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Hornseth Family History

Hornseth 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: Borseth, Forseth, Helseth, Horvath, Horner, Horst, Hornsby, Horney

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Where is the Hornseth family from?

You can see how Hornseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornseth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hornseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hornseth families living in Warwickshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hornseth's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hornseth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hornseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hornseth. 100% of Hornseth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hornseth women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hornseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Hornseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornseth 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Hornseth. 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 126 military records available for the last name Hornseth. For the veterans among your Hornseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hornseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hornseth in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornseth 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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