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Hormel Family History

Hormel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hörmle a South German pet form of Hermann.

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


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Where is the Hormel family from?

You can see how Hormel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hormel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hormel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hormel families living in Essex. This was about 73% of all the recorded Hormel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hormel families in 1891.
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What did your Hormel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hormel. 100% of Hormel 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Hormel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hormel 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Hormel. 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 555 military records available for the last name Hormel. For the veterans among your Hormel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hormel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hormel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hormel in 1954 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hormel 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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