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Hornat Family History

Hornat Name 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: Horvat, Hornak, Horn, Donat, Horvath, Horner, Hornby, Horst, Horan

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Where is the Hornat family from?

You can see how Hornat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hornat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Hornat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hornat families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hornat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hornat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hornat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hornat ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Hornat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hornat 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Hornat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Hornat. For the veterans among your Hornat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hornat lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hornat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hornat in 1970 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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