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Hornbaugh Family History

Hornbaugh 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: Turnbaugh, Heinbaugh, Orebaugh, Hobaugh, Herbaugh, Harbaugh

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Where is the Hornbaugh family from?

You can see how Hornbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hornbaugh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hornbaugh families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hornbaugh's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hornbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornbaugh 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 81 census records available for the last name Hornbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornbaugh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hornbaugh. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hornbaugh. For the veterans among your Hornbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornbaugh lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1999, in the United States, Hornbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hornbaugh in 1950 was 27, and 76 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornbaugh 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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