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Hoorn Family History

Hoorn 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: Horn, Hoon, Doorn, Moore, Hearn, Hook, Hood, Thorn, Noon, Korn

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Where is the Hoorn family from?

You can see how Hoorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hoorn families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hoorn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoorn 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 Hoorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoorn. 42% of Hoorn men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hoorn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoorn were Operator 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
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Hoorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoorn 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 Hoorn. 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 287 military records available for the last name Hoorn. For the veterans among your Hoorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoorn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hoorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hoorn in 1964 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoorn 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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