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Honchell Family History

Honchell 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: Winchell, Rochell, Hounshell, Cochell, Hoenshell, Hatchell, Hensell

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Where is the Honchell family from?

You can see how Honchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Honchell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Honchell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Honchell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Honchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honchell 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 Honchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Honchell. 50% of Honchell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Caretaker
    50%

What Honchell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Honchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honchell 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Honchell. 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 84 military records available for the last name Honchell. For the veterans among your Honchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honchell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Honchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Honchell in 1945 was 45, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Honchell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honchell 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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