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Hortner Family History

Hortner 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: Horner, Ortner, Cortner, Fortner, Horter, Portner, Bortner, Hartner

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Where is the Hortner family from?

You can see how Hortner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hortner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hortner families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Hortner families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hortner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hortner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hortner 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 Hortner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hortner. 100% of Hortner men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Hortner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Hortner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hortner 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hortner. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hortner. For the veterans among your Hortner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hortner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Hortner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hortner in 1977 was 69, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hortner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hortner 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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