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Hordness Family History

Hordness 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: Nordness, Harkness, Harness, Holness, Fodness, Goodness, Forness

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Where is the Hordness family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hordness 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 Hordness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hordness. 100% of Hordness men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Hordness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hordness 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hordness. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hordness. For the veterans among your Hordness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hordness lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Hordness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hordness in 1972 was 85, and 99 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hordness 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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