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Hornibrook Family History

Hornibrook Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Hornbrook in Kelly (Devon) which derives its name from Old English horn ‘horn-shaped piece of land’ + brōc ‘brook stream’.

The surname has been established in Ireland (Cork) since the early 17th century.

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


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Where is the Hornibrook family from?

You can see how Hornibrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornibrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hornibrook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Hornibrook families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hornibrook's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hornibrook families in 1911.
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What did your Hornibrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hornibrook. 38% of Hornibrook men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Accountant
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hornibrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornibrook 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Hornibrook. 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 518 military records available for the last name Hornibrook. For the veterans among your Hornibrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornibrook lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hornibrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hornibrook in 1963 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

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