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Honstetter Family History

Honstetter 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: Hofstetter, Hostetter, Hoffstetter, Hostetler, Hostettler

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Where is the Honstetter family from?

You can see how Honstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honstetter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Honstetter families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Honstetter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Honstetter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honstetter 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 89 census records available for the last name Honstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honstetter 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Honstetter. 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 35 military records available for the last name Honstetter. For the veterans among your Honstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honstetter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Honstetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Honstetter in 1953 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honstetter 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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