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Honeyford Family History

Honeyford Surname Meaning

The lack of early bearers before the 17th century suggests that it may be a variant of another name; perhaps a euphemistic variant of Hungerford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Honeyford family from?

You can see how Honeyford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honeyford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Honeyford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 15 Honeyford families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Honeyford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Honeyford families in 1891.
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What did your Honeyford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Honeyford. 100% of Honeyford men worked as an Aircraft Fitter and 100% of Honeyford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Aircraft Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Honeyford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honeyford 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Honeyford. 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 117 military records available for the last name Honeyford. For the veterans among your Honeyford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honeyford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Honeyford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Honeyford in 1966 was 50, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honeyford 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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