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Honell Family History

Honell 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: Howell, Hoell, Monell, Hodell, Hovell, Cornell, Hone, Hell, Knell

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Where is the Honell family from?

You can see how Honell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Honell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Honell families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Honell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Honell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Honell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Honell. 33% of Honell men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Honell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Honell were Salesman and Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Cashier
    11%

What Honell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Honell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honell 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Honell. 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 173 military records available for the last name Honell. For the veterans among your Honell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honell lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Honell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Honell in 1983 was 89, and 69 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Honell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honell 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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