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Horbes Family History

Horbes 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: Forbes, Harben, Horner, Hermes, Torres, Holmes, Borges, Fornes

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Where is the Horbes family from?

You can see how Horbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horbes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Horbes families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Horbes family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Horbes's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Horbes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horbes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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What did your Horbes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Horbes. 100% of Horbes 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 Horbes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Horbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horbes 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Horbes. 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 22 military records available for the last name Horbes. For the veterans among your Horbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horbes lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Horbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Horbes in 1985 was 64, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horbes 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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