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Horneff Family History

Horneff 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, Fornoff, Horn, Torney, Cornell, Hone, Corner

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Where is the Horneff family from?

You can see how Horneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horneff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Horneff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Horneff family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horneff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Horneff families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Horneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horneff 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Horneff. 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 105 military records available for the last name Horneff. For the veterans among your Horneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horneff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Horneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Horneff in 1963 was 77, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horneff 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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