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Honsperger Family History

Honsperger 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, Hansberger, Hunsberger, Honegger, Ernsberger, Hornberger

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Where is the Honsperger family from?

You can see how Honsperger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honsperger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Honsperger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Honsperger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Honsperger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Honsperger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honsperger 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 Honsperger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Honsperger. 100% of Honsperger men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Honsperger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Honsperger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honsperger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Honsperger. 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 42 military records available for the last name Honsperger. For the veterans among your Honsperger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honsperger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Honsperger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Honsperger in 1973 was 56, and 70 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Honsperger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honsperger 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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