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Hordal Family History

Hordal 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: Jordal, Horvat, Jordan, Korda, Koral, Corda, Horan, Hodak, Portal

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Where is the Hordal family from?

You can see how Hordal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hordal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hordal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Hordal families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hordal's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hordal families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hordal 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 Hordal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hordal. 100% of Hordal 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hordal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Hordal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hordal 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Hordal. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hordal. For the veterans among your Hordal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hordal lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Hordal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hordal in 1973 was 62, and 91 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hordal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hordal 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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