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Hornor Family History

Hornor Surname Meaning

English: variant of Horner.

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


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Where is the Hornor family from?

You can see how Hornor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hornor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Hornor families living in Norfolk. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hornor's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Hornor families in 1891.
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What did your Hornor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hornor. 85% of Hornor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hornor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornor 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Hornor. 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 671 military records available for the last name Hornor. For the veterans among your Hornor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornor lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hornor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hornor in 1945 was 33, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornor 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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