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Hornauer Family History

Hornauer 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: Horner, Hofbauer, Hanauer, Bernauer, Honaker, Hornbaker, Corner

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Where is the Hornauer family from?

You can see how Hornauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hornauer families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hornauer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hornauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Hornauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornauer 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Hornauer. 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 753 military records available for the last name Hornauer. For the veterans among your Hornauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornauer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hornauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hornauer in 1964 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornauer 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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