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Hortin Name Meaning

English: variant of Horton .

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


Similar surnames: Horten, Hartin, Corwin, Gorin, Hollin, Hort, Horton, Morton, Holten

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Where is the Hortin family from?

You can see how Hortin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hortin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hortin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Hortin families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hortin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hortin families in 1911.
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What did your Hortin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hortin. 58% of Hortin men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hortin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hortin 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Hortin. 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 346 military records available for the last name Hortin. For the veterans among your Hortin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hortin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hortin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hortin in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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