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Horlebein Family History

Horlebein Name 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: Holbein, Holstein, Holben, Hornstein, Hartleben, Hinkebein, Hollstein

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Where is the Horlebein family from?

You can see how Horlebein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horlebein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horlebein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Horlebein families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Horlebein's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Horlebein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horlebein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horlebein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Horlebein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Horlebein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horlebein 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Horlebein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 242 military records available for the last name Horlebein. For the veterans among your Horlebein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horlebein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Horlebein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Horlebein in 1967 was 83, and 94 in 2000.

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