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Horntrop Family History

Horntrop 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: Holtrop, Horner, Thornton, Horton, Harrop, Hornstra, Hondros

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Where is the Horntrop family from?

You can see how Horntrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horntrop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Horntrop families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Horntrop families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Horntrop's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Horntrop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horntrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horntrop ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Horntrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horntrop 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Horntrop. 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 17 military records available for the last name Horntrop. For the veterans among your Horntrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horntrop lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Horntrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Horntrop in 1962 was 75, and 96 in 2001.

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