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Horwath Family History

Horwath Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Hungarian (or Slovak Czech) and Jewish (from Hungary) Horváth (see Horvath).

Croatian and Slovenian Horvat and possibly also Czech Charvát (see Charvat).

Additionally, Slovak Chorvát (see Chorvat) is included in this context.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Horwath family from?

You can see how Horwath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horwath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Horwath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Horwath families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horwath's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Horwath families in 1911.
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What did your Horwath ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Horwath. 60% of Horwath men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Horwath. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Horwath. For the veterans among your Horwath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horwath lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Horwath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Horwath in 1944 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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