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Hornberger Family History

Hornberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Hornberg a common placename composed of Old High German horn ‘horn’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Hornberger family from?

You can see how Hornberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hornberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hornberger families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hornberger's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hornberger families in 1891.
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What did your Hornberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hornberger. 100% of Hornberger 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 11,000 census records available for the last name Hornberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornberger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hornberger. 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 Hornberger. For the veterans among your Hornberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornberger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hornberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hornberger in 1945 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornberger 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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