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Hondy Family History

Hondy 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: Hendy, Bondy, Honda, Honey, Handy, Hobdy, Mondy, Henry, Hong, Bond

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Where is the Hondy family from?

You can see how Hondy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hondy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hondy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hondy families living in New Hampshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hondy's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Hondy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hondy 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 410 census records available for the last name Hondy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hondy 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hondy. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hondy. For the veterans among your Hondy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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