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Hornbeak Name Meaning

Variant of Hornbeck .

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


Similar surnames: Vorbeck, Hornbeck, Hornyak, Hornback, Honeck, Holbeck, Horner

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Where is the Hornbeak family from?

You can see how Hornbeak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornbeak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hornbeak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hornbeak families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hornbeak's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hornbeak families in 1891.
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What did your Hornbeak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hornbeak. 53% of Hornbeak men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hornbeak women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hornbeak were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hornbeak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornbeak 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Hornbeak. 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 387 military records available for the last name Hornbeak. For the veterans among your Hornbeak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornbeak lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hornbeak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hornbeak in 1941 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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