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Hornah Family History

Hornah 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: Hornak, Horn, Horvat, Horvath, Horner, Hornby, Horch, Horan, Hornik

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Where is the Hornah family from?

You can see how Hornah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornah family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Hornah families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Hornah family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hornah's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Hornah families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Hornah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornah 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hornah. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hornah. For the veterans among your Hornah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornah lifespan?

Average Hornah life expectancy in 1971 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornah 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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