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Horman Family History

Horman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hormann and Hörmann (see Hoermann). English: of Norman origin perhaps a nickname from Middle English horeman ‘man who consorts with whores or adulterous women’.

Whether this became a hereditary surname however is uncertain and some examples could be metathesized forms of Oram although evidence to prove this is lacking.

English: late variant of Harman and Herman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Horman family from?

You can see how Horman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 118 Horman families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Horman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Horman families in 1891.
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What did your Horman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Horman. 34% of Horman men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Horman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horman were Hunt Servant and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Dock Labourer
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Hunt Servant
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Retired
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Horman. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Horman. For the veterans among your Horman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Horman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Horman in 1956 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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