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Honeffer Family History

Honeffer 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: Honegger, Hoefler, Hoeffner, Hoefer, Hoeffel, Hoffer, Hoefner

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Where is the Honeffer family from?

You can see how Honeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honeffer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Honeffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Honeffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Honeffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Honeffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honeffer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Honeffer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Honeffer. For the veterans among your Honeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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