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Hornden Family History

Hornden 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: Harnden, Harden, Norden, Horner, Howden, Horney, Worden, Holden

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Where is the Hornden family from?

You can see how Hornden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Hornden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hornden family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hornden's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Hornden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Hornden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornden 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hornden. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hornden. For the veterans among your Hornden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornden 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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