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Hornas Family History

Hornas 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: Hornak, Horn, Jonas, Horvat, Horner, Hornby, Fornes, Porras, Horan

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Where is the Hornas family from?

You can see how Hornas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hornas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hornas family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Hornas's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hornas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Hornas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornas 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hornas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hornas. For the veterans among your Hornas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornas lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1969, in the United States, Hornas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hornas in 1944 was 54, and 84 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornas 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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