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Honsman Family History

Honsman 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: Horsman, Housman, Hosman, Hansman, Holsman, Osman, Kosman, Rosman

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Where is the Honsman family from?

You can see how Honsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Honsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Honsman families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Honsman's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Honsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honsman 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 188 census records available for the last name Honsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honsman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Honsman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Honsman. For the veterans among your Honsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honsman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Honsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Honsman in 1968 was 80, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honsman 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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