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Hortlund Family History

Hortlund Surname 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: Hartland, Ostlund, Hoglund, Holmlund, Nordlund, Forslund, Hoaglund

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Where is the Hortlund family from?

You can see how Hortlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hortlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hortlund family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Hortlund's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Hortlund families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Hortlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hortlund 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Hortlund. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Hortlund. For the veterans among your Hortlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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