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Hornisher Family History

Hornisher 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: Hornish, Risher, Horner, Cornish, Horlacher, Krisher, Hornecker

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Where is the Hornisher family from?

You can see how Hornisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornisher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hornisher family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hornisher's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Hornisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Hornisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornisher 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hornisher. 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 84 military records available for the last name Hornisher. For the veterans among your Hornisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornisher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hornisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hornisher in 1965 was 88, and 24 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornisher 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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