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Horbit Family History

Horbit 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: Corbit, Horvat, Herbst, Horst, Hornik, Corbin, Hoblit, Hori, Hornig

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Where is the Horbit family from?

You can see how Horbit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horbit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Horbit families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Horbit's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Horbit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horbit 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 29 census records available for the last name Horbit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horbit 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Horbit. 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 3 military records available for the last name Horbit. For the veterans among your Horbit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horbit lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Horbit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Horbit in 1975 was 74, and 90 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horbit 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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