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Horndorf Family History

Horndorf 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: Orndorf, Nondorf, Holdorf, Handorf, Orendorf, Orndorff, Hornor

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Where is the Horndorf family from?

You can see how Horndorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horndorf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Horndorf family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horndorf's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Horndorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Horndorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horndorf 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Horndorf. 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 8 military records available for the last name Horndorf. For the veterans among your Horndorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horndorf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Horndorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Horndorf in 1968 was 92, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horndorf 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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