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Hornbeck Family History

Hornbeck Surname Meaning

Variant of Hornback a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Hornbeck family from?

You can see how Hornbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hornbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 52 Hornbeck families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hornbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hornbeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornbeck 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 Hornbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hornbeck. 18% of Hornbeck men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Hornbeck women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hornbeck were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Housework
    7%

What Hornbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Hornbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornbeck 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Hornbeck. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hornbeck. For the veterans among your Hornbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornbeck lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hornbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Hornbeck in 1940 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornbeck 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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