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Hornal Family History

Hornal Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Harnell though the Scottish distribution of this surname cannot be explained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hornal family from?

You can see how Hornal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hornal families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 14 Hornal families living in London. This was about 74% of all the recorded Hornal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hornal families in 1891.
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What did your Hornal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hornal. 100% of Hornal 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Hornal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornal 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Hornal. 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 133 military records available for the last name Hornal. For the veterans among your Hornal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornal lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hornal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hornal in 1971 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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