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Horblit Family History

Horblit 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: Hoblit, Noblit, Corbit, Horvat, Herbst, Holt, Corbett, Horst, Herbert

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Where is the Horblit family from?

You can see how Horblit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horblit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Horblit families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Horblit's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Horblit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horblit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horblit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Horblit. 100% of Horblit men worked as a Lawyer and 100% of Horblit women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Horblit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horblit 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Horblit. 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 26 military records available for the last name Horblit. For the veterans among your Horblit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horblit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Horblit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Horblit in 1966 was 82, and 57 in 2002.

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