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Hornchek Family History

Hornchek 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: Horacek, Horner, Horch, Hanchey, Hornik, Horney, Hoeschen, Horlacher

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Where is the Hornchek family from?

You can see how Hornchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hornchek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hornchek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hornchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornchek 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 16 census records available for the last name Hornchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornchek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hornchek. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hornchek. For the veterans among your Hornchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornchek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hornchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hornchek in 1967 was 69, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornchek 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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