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Horbel Family History

Horbel 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: Korbel, Herbel, Hobel, Hormel, Borel, Harben, Forbes, Nobel, Horner

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Where is the Horbel family from?

You can see how Horbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horbel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horbel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Horbel families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horbel's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Horbel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horbel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Horbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horbel 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Horbel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Horbel. For the veterans among your Horbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horbel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1971, in the United States, Horbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Horbel in 1965 was 75, and 51 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horbel 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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