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Hornet Family History

Hornet 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, Horney, Cornet, Horne, Horn, Horvat, Torney, Hone, Corner

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Where is the Hornet family from?

You can see how Hornet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hornet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Hornet families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hornet's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Hornet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornet 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 Hornet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hornet. 100% of Hornet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hornet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornet 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Hornet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hornet. For the veterans among your Hornet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornet lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Hornet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hornet in 1978 was 34, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hornet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornet 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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