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Hormell Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hormel .

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


Similar surnames: Hormel, Hummell, Correll, Thornell, Hamell, Thorell, Hommel, Corell

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Where is the Hormell family from?

You can see how Hormell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hormell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hormell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hormell families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hormell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hormell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hormell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hormell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hormell. 34% of Hormell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hormell women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hormell were Laborer and Secretary. .

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Watchman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hormell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hormell 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Hormell. 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 310 military records available for the last name Hormell. For the veterans among your Hormell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hormell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hormell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hormell in 1952 was 26, and 71 in 2004.

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