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Horlein Family History

Horlein 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: Hollen, Holen, Horgen, Harlin, Norlin, Hartlein, Horen, Orlin

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Where is the Horlein family from?

You can see how Horlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Horlein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Horlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Horlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horlein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Horlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horlein 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 Horlein. 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 113 military records available for the last name Horlein. For the veterans among your Horlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horlein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Horlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Horlein in 1967 was 83, and 58 in 1999.

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