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Hornberg Family History

Hornberg 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: Kornberg, Tornberg, Thornberg, Hornburg, Horner, Holberg, Forberg

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Where is the Hornberg family from?

You can see how Hornberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hornberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hornberg family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hornberg's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hornberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornberg 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 Hornberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hornberg. 35% of Hornberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Manager
    8%

What Hornberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hornberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornberg 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Hornberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hornberg. For the veterans among your Hornberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hornberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hornberg in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hornberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornberg 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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