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Hornig Name Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Hórnik and Czech Horník ‘miner’ (see Hornik ). Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hornik

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


Similar surnames: Hornik, Hoenig, Honig, Horner, Hornick, Horn, Konig, Hurtig, Henig

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Where is the Hornig family from?

You can see how Hornig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hornig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hornig family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hornig's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hornig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hornig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hornig. 16% of Hornig men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hornig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hornig were Accountant and Cook. .

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Accountant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Cook
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hornig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hornig. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hornig. For the veterans among your Hornig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hornig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hornig in 1957 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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