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Hornbostle Family History

Hornbostle 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: Hornbostel, Harbottle, Hornbuckle, Hardcastle, Hornstra, Trostle

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Where is the Hornbostle family from?

You can see how Hornbostle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornbostle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hornbostle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Hornbostle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hornbostle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hornbostle families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Hornbostle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornbostle 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hornbostle. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hornbostle. For the veterans among your Hornbostle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornbostle lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Hornbostle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hornbostle in 1980 was 81, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornbostle 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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