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Horban Family History

Horban 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: Horan, Horgan, Corban, Orban, Hoban, Horkan, Horman, Norman, Horn

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Where is the Horban family from?

You can see how Horban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horban family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Horban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Horban families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horban's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Horban families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Horban ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Horban. 100% of Horban men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Horban family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Horban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horban 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Horban. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Horban. For the veterans among your Horban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horban lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Horban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Horban in 1973 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Horban

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horban 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.

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