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Hormsley Family History

Hormsley 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: Horsley, Worsley, Hemsley, Wormley, Hosley, Housley, Homesley, Horsey

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Where is the Hormsley family from?

You can see how Hormsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hormsley family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Hormsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hormsley families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hormsley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hormsley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hormsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hormsley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hormsley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hormsley. For the veterans among your Hormsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hormsley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hormsley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hormsley

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