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Hormell Family History

Hormell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hormel.

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


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Where is the Hormell family from?

You can see how Hormell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hormell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hormell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Hormell families living in Essex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hormell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hormell families in 1891.
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What did your Hormell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hormell. 100% of Hormell 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 Hormell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hormell 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Hormell. 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 310 military records available for the last name Hormell. For the veterans among your Hormell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hormell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hormell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hormell in 1952 was 26, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hormell 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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