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Hornbaker Family History

Hornbaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hornbacher.

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


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Where is the Hornbaker family from?

You can see how Hornbaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornbaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hornbaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hornbaker families living in New Jersey. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hornbaker's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hornbaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornbaker 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 Hornbaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hornbaker. 39% of Hornbaker men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Hornbaker women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hornbaker were Mechanic and Servant.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Servant
    12%

What Hornbaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hornbaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornbaker 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Hornbaker. 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 745 military records available for the last name Hornbaker. For the veterans among your Hornbaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornbaker lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hornbaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hornbaker in 1944 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hornbaker 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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