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Hornecker Family History

Hornecker Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Horneck.

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


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Where is the Hornecker family from?

You can see how Hornecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hornecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hornecker family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hornecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hornecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornecker 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 Hornecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hornecker. 56% of Hornecker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hornecker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hornecker were Inspector and Looper.

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Painter
    6%
  • Inspector
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Looper
    50%

What Hornecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hornecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornecker 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Hornecker. 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 271 military records available for the last name Hornecker. For the veterans among your Hornecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornecker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hornecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hornecker in 1961 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

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