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Honeysett Family History

Honeysett Surname Meaning

English (Sussex and Kent): affectionate nickname from Middle English honi-swete ‘honey-sweet’.

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


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Where is the Honeysett family from?

You can see how Honeysett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honeysett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Honeysett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 229 Honeysett families living in Sussex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Honeysett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Honeysett families in 1891.
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What did your Honeysett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Honeysett. 14% of Honeysett men worked as a Farmworker and 77% of Honeysett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Honeysett were Carpenter and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Farmworker
    14%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Honeysett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honeysett 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Honeysett. 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 619 military records available for the last name Honeysett. For the veterans among your Honeysett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honeysett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Honeysett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Honeysett in 1961 was 31, and 94 in 2004.

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