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Origins of the Hory surname

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About the Horys

We have a total number of 554 records for people with the last name Hory.

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Where do most Horys live?

In 1921, most Horys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Horys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 343 records for the Hory surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Horys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Horys.

What are the most common Hory first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Horys

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

Common Female occupations for Horys in 1921
Dressmaker

4

Charwoman

3

Domestic Servant

3

Agricultural Labourer

2

Cook

2

Common Male occupations for Horys in 1921
Ag Labourer

2

Ag Labourer Son

2

Agricultural Labourer

2

Assistant To Father

2

Carter

2

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