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Honghern Family History

Honghern 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: Houghton, Hunger, Longden, Dougher, Hoger, Fonger, Kinghorn, Hogen

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Honghern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honghern 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Honghern. 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 Honghern. For the veterans among your Honghern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honghern lifespan?

Average Honghern life expectancy in 2004 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honghern 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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