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Hornbogen Family History

Hornbogen 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: Horgen, Hornberger, Hornbostel, Hornbaker, Harben, Horner, Hornby

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Where is the Hornbogen family from?

You can see how Hornbogen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornbogen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hornbogen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hornbogen families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hornbogen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hornbogen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornbogen 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 Hornbogen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hornbogen. 100% of Hornbogen men worked as a Salesman.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hornbogen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Hornbogen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornbogen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hornbogen. 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 74 military records available for the last name Hornbogen. For the veterans among your Hornbogen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornbogen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Hornbogen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hornbogen in 1961 was 57, and 43 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hornbogen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornbogen 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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