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Horsbrugh Family History

Horsbrugh Surname Meaning

see Horsburgh.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Horsbrugh family from?

You can see how Horsbrugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horsbrugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Horsbrugh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Horsbrugh families living in Durham. This was about 88% of all the recorded Horsbrugh's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Horsbrugh families in 1891.
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What did your Horsbrugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horsbrugh. 100% of Horsbrugh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Horsbrugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horsbrugh 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Horsbrugh. 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 27 military records available for the last name Horsbrugh. For the veterans among your Horsbrugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horsbrugh lifespan?

Average Horsbrugh life expectancy in 1981 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horsbrugh 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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