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Hornbruch Family History

Hornbruch 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: Thornbrugh, Dornbusch, Dornbush, Hornbrook, Hornback, Hornbeck

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornbruch 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 44 census records available for the last name Hornbruch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornbruch 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 Hornbruch. 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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There are 36 military records available for the last name Hornbruch. For the veterans among your Hornbruch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornbruch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Hornbruch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hornbruch in 1969 was 88, and 88 in 2001.

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