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Horsmann Family History

Horsmann 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: Horsman, Hormann, Horstmann, Hoffmann, Hausmann, Rossmann, Borgmann

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Where is the Horsmann family from?

You can see how Horsmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horsmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Horsmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Horsmann families living in New Jersey. This was about 56% of all the recorded Horsmann's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Horsmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horsmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horsmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horsmann. 100% of Horsmann men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Horsmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horsmann 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Horsmann. 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 57 military records available for the last name Horsmann. For the veterans among your Horsmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horsmann lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Horsmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Horsmann in 1956 was 45, and 27 in 2004.

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