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Honsermyer Family History

Honsermyer 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: Honsberger, Overmyer, Hockemeyer, Gensemer, Honegger, Linsenmeyer

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Where is the Honsermyer family from?

You can see how Honsermyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honsermyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Honsermyer family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Honsermyer's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Honsermyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Honsermyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honsermyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Honsermyer. 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 58 military records available for the last name Honsermyer. For the veterans among your Honsermyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honsermyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Honsermyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Honsermyer in 1964 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honsermyer 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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