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Honkiss Family History

Honkiss 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: Hopkins, Hoskins, Hodgkiss, Hunkins, Hankins, Hankin, Hawkins, Kiss

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Where is the Honkiss family from?

You can see how Honkiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honkiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Honkiss family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Honkiss's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Honkiss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Honkiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honkiss 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Honkiss. 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 Honkiss. For the veterans among your Honkiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honkiss lifespan?

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