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Hortenbach Family History

Hortenbach 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: Kurtenbach, Hollenbach, Hettenbach, Hollerbach, Lautenbach

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Where is the Hortenbach family from?

You can see how Hortenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hortenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hortenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hortenbach families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hortenbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hortenbach families in 1880.
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What did your Hortenbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Partner
    100%

What Hortenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Hortenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hortenbach 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Hortenbach. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hortenbach. For the veterans among your Hortenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hortenbach lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hortenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hortenbach in 1954 was 52, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hortenbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hortenbach 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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