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Horbett Family History

Horbett 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: Corbett, Torbett, Gorbett, Herbert, Holbert, Hodnett, Cobbett

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Where is the Horbett family from?

You can see how Horbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horbett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Horbett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Horbett family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horbett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Horbett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horbett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horbett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Horbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horbett 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Horbett. 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 21 military records available for the last name Horbett. For the veterans among your Horbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horbett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Horbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Horbett in 1965 was 54, and 59 in 2003.

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