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Honoway Family History

Honoway 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: Conway, Longway, Holloway, Soloway, Holway, Conaway, Hanaway, Holdway

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Where is the Honoway family from?

You can see how Honoway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honoway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Honoway families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Honoway family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Honoway's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Honoway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honoway 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 94 census records available for the last name Honoway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honoway 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Honoway. 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 2 military records available for the last name Honoway. For the veterans among your Honoway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honoway lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Honoway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Honoway in 1977 was 52, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honoway 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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