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Hornish Family History

Hornish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hornisch or Hörnisch, a nickname from Middle High German horniz hornuz ‘hornet’.

Probably denoted an uncontrolled or bad-tempered man.

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


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Where is the Hornish family from?

You can see how Hornish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hornish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hornish family living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hornish's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hornish families in 1891.
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What did your Hornish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hornish. 27% of Hornish men worked as a Truck Driver and 25% of Hornish women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hornish were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Farm Operator
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerical
    25%
  • Sales Woman
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hornish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornish 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 Hornish. 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 253 military records available for the last name Hornish. For the veterans among your Hornish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornish lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hornish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hornish in 1965 was 51, and 81 in 2003.

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