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Origins of the Horkins surname

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We have a total number of 959 records for people with the last name Horkins.

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Where do most Horkinses live?

In 1921, most Horkinses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Horkinses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 777 records for the Horkins surname. The oldest one dates back to 1919.

Who were Horkinses most likely to marry?

Baskeys

&

Kelleys

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Horkinses.

What are the most common Horkins first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Horkinses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Horkinses in 1921
House Servant

11

General Servant

6

Agricultural Labourer

5

Servant

5

Domestic Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Horkinses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

8

Farm Labourer

5

Carpenter

4

Haulier

4

At Home

3

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