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Hornef Family History

Hornef 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: Horner, Horney, Horne, Horn, Torney, Hone, Corner, Hornby, Dorney

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Where is the Hornef family from?

You can see how Hornef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornef family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hornef families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hornef families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hornef's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hornef families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Hornef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornef 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hornef. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hornef. For the veterans among your Hornef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornef lifespan?

Average Hornef life expectancy in 1973 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornef 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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