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Hones Family History

Hones Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hone with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Hones family from?

You can see how Hones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hones family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hones families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 88 Hones families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hones's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hones families in 1891.
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What did your Hones ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Green Grocer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hones. 50% of Hones men worked as a Green Grocer and 75% of Hones women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hones were Milkman and Waitress Cafe.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Green Grocer
    50%
  • Milkman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Waitress Cafe
    7%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hones 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hones. 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 Hones. For the veterans among your Hones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hones lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hones in 1943 was 20, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hones 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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