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Hornaday Family History

Hornaday Name Meaning

Origin undetermined. This surname is found mainly in IN and NC.

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


Similar surnames: Hockaday, Hornak, Hobday, Barnaby, Hernadez, Monday, Hornby, Haraway

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Where is the Hornaday family from?

You can see how Hornaday families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornaday family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hornaday families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Hornaday families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hornaday's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hornaday families in 1840.
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What did your Hornaday ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hornaday. 23% of Hornaday men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hornaday women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hornaday were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hornaday. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornaday 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Hornaday. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hornaday. For the veterans among your Hornaday ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornaday lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hornaday life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hornaday in 1955 was 59, and 64 in 2004.

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