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Hormes Family History

Hormes 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: Hermes, Holmes, Harmes, Hormel, Hommes, Ormes, Homes, Homer, Holme

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Where is the Hormes family from?

You can see how Hormes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hormes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hormes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hormes family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hormes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hormes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hormes 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 Hormes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hormes. 100% of Hormes 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 850 census records available for the last name Hormes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hormes 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Hormes. 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 340 military records available for the last name Hormes. For the veterans among your Hormes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hormes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hormes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hormes in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hormes 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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