This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Khory family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Khory Family History

Khory Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Khoury, Kory, Horn, Thor, Thorn, Korn, Shore, Hoy, Kor, Ory

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Khory family from?

You can see how Khory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Khory family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Khory families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Khory family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Khory's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Khory families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Khory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Khory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Khory. 100% of Khory men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Khory | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Khory family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Khory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Khory census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Khory

Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Khory. 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.

View all Khory immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Khory. For the veterans among your Khory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Khory military records

You've only scratched the surface of Khory family history

Discover More

What is the average Khory lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Khory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Khory in 1968 was 88, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Khory

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Khory ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Khory family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial