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Horry Family History

Horry Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Urey . French: variant of Orry a habitational name from Orry-la-Ville in Oise derived from the Latin personal name Aurius Orius.

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


Similar surnames: Howry, Torry, Holly, Harry, Hurry, Torrey, Jarry, Corby, Holby, Hort

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Where is the Horry family from?

You can see how Horry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Horry families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Horry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Horry families in 1911.
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What did your Horry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Horry. 28% of Horry men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 79% of Horry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horry were Nil and Household Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    28%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Brewer (retired)
    19%
  • Nil
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Horry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horry census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 482 immigration records available for the last name Horry. 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 657 military records available for the last name Horry. For the veterans among your Horry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horry lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Horry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Horry in 1957 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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