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Honauer Family History

Honauer 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: Hanauer, Honaker, Cronauer, Hofbauer, Hauer, Knauer, Honer, Rosauer

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Where is the Honauer family from?

You can see how Honauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Honauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Honauer families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Honauer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Honauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Honauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honauer 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Honauer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Honauer. For the veterans among your Honauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honauer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Honauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Honauer in 1971 was 72, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honauer 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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