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Honson Family History

Honson 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: Hanson, Henson, Hobson, Monson, Bonson, Hodson, Donson, Jonson

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Where is the Honson family from?

You can see how Honson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Honson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Honson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Honson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Honson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honson 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 Honson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Honson. 64% of Honson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    19%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Honson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honson 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Honson. 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 252 military records available for the last name Honson. For the veterans among your Honson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Honson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Honson in 1967 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Honson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honson 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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