Hoornstra Family History

Hoornstra 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: Hornstra, Boonstra, Hoekstra, Hofstra, Kooistra, Horner, Horst, Hornsby, Hamstra, Horta

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23	Military Records
51	Immigration Records
103	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Hoornstra family from?

You can see how Hoornstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoornstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoornstra family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoornstra's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoornstra families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoornstra 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 Hoornstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoornstra.

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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.

Laborer

50%

Farmer

50%

What Hoornstra family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 103 census records available for the last name Hoornstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoornstra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 51 immigration records available for the last name Hoornstra. 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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Military Records

There are 23 military records available for the last name Hoornstra. For the veterans among your Hoornstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoornstra lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hoornstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hoornstra in 1967 was 78, and 70 in 2003.

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Hoornstra Surname Meaning

Where is the Hoornstra family from?

What did your Hoornstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoornstra.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

50%

Farmer

50%

What Hoornstra family records will you find?

What is the average Hoornstra lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hoornstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hoornstra in 1967 was 78, and 70 in 2003.

Hoornstra Family History

Hoornstra Surname Meaning

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What did your Hoornstra ancestors do for a living?

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Hoornstra Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Hoornstra

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Where is the Hoornstra family from?

What did your Hoornstra ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Hoornstra family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Hoornstra family history

What is the average Hoornstra lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hoornstra family tree

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