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Hornan Family History

Hornan 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: Horan, Honan, Horgan, Hornak, Dornan, Horkan, Hernan, Horman, Norman

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Where is the Hornan family from?

You can see how Hornan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hornan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Hornan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hornan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hornan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hornan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Hornan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornan 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Hornan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 72 military records available for the last name Hornan. For the veterans among your Hornan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Hornan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hornan in 1983 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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