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Honsaker Family History

Honsaker Surname Meaning

Variant of Hunsaker a surname of (ultimately) Swiss German origin (see Hunziker).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Honsaker family from?

You can see how Honsaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honsaker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Honsaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Honsaker families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Honsaker's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Honsaker families in 1911.
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What did your Honsaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Honsaker. 30% of Honsaker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Honsaker women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Honsaker were Miner and New Worker.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Telephone Engineer
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Honsaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Honsaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honsaker 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Honsaker. 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 197 military records available for the last name Honsaker. For the veterans among your Honsaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honsaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Honsaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Honsaker in 1962 was 36, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honsaker 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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