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Honens Family History

Honens 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: Hone, Hines, Ovens, Hoen, Mones, Fones, Jones, Honan, Hodes, Honey

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Where is the Honens family from?

You can see how Honens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Honens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Honens families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Honens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Honens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honens 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 146 census records available for the last name Honens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honens 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Honens. 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 10 military records available for the last name Honens. For the veterans among your Honens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Honens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Honens in 1970 was 64, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honens 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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