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Honehan Family History

Honehan 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: Henehan, Monahan, Hoehn, Honan, Linehan, Heneghan, Donegan, Renehan

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Where is the Honehan family from?

You can see how Honehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honehan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Honehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Honehan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Honehan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Honehan families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Honehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honehan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Honehan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Honehan. For the veterans among your Honehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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