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Honkins Family History

Honkins 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: Hopkins, Hoskins, Hunkins, Hankins, Hankin, Hawkins, Hoskin, Henkin

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Where is the Honkins family from?

You can see how Honkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Honkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Honkins family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Honkins's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Honkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honkins 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 Honkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Honkins. 100% of Honkins women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Honkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honkins 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Honkins. 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 30 military records available for the last name Honkins. For the veterans among your Honkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honkins lifespan?

Average Honkins life expectancy in 1996 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honkins 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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