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Hortenbury Family History

Hortenbury 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: Hockenbury, Fortenberry, Hornburg, Hardenburg, Thornbury, Hornby

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Where is the Hortenbury family from?

You can see how Hortenbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hortenbury family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hortenbury family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hortenbury's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hortenbury families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hortenbury 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 22 census records available for the last name Hortenbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hortenbury 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hortenbury. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hortenbury. For the veterans among your Hortenbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hortenbury lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Hortenbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hortenbury in 1970 was 68, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hortenbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hortenbury 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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