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Honeman Family History

Honeman 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: Honeyman, Hyneman, Hineman, Holeman, Coleman, Roseman, Neman, Goeman

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Where is the Honeman family from?

You can see how Honeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Honeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Honeman families living in Devon. This was about 35% of all the recorded Honeman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Honeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honeman 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 Honeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dress Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Honeman. 60% of Honeman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Honeman women worked as a Dress Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Honeman were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Watchman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Honeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Honeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honeman 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Honeman. 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 64 military records available for the last name Honeman. For the veterans among your Honeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honeman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Honeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Honeman in 1964 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Honeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honeman 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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