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Honeck Family History

Honeck Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from any of the places called Hoheneck. Compare Honegger.

From a personal name based on ancient Germanic hūn ‘bear cub’ (see Hone) + -ke diminutive suffix.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Honeck family from?

You can see how Honeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Honeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Honeck families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Honeck's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Honeck families in 1891.
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What did your Honeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Honeck. 19% of Honeck men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Honeck women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Honeck were Machinist and Inspector.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%

What Honeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Honeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honeck 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Honeck. 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 451 military records available for the last name Honeck. For the veterans among your Honeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honeck lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Honeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Honeck in 1956 was 62, and 82 in 2003.

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