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Hoornbeek Family History

Hoornbeek 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: Hornbeck, Hornbeak, Hornback, Horner, Hornby, Hornik, Horney

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Where is the Hoornbeek family from?

You can see how Hoornbeek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoornbeek family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoornbeek families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Hoornbeek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoornbeek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoornbeek families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoornbeek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoornbeek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hoornbeek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Hoornbeek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoornbeek 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hoornbeek. 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 95 military records available for the last name Hoornbeek. For the veterans among your Hoornbeek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoornbeek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hoornbeek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoornbeek in 1955 was 31, and 73 in 2003.

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