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Honnef Family History

Honnef 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: Hone, Horner, Bonnet, Bonner, Fonner, Henner, Horney, Sonnen, Honey

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Where is the Honnef family from?

You can see how Honnef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honnef family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Honnef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Honnef families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Honnef's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Honnef families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Honnef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honnef 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Honnef. 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 241 military records available for the last name Honnef. For the veterans among your Honnef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honnef lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Honnef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Honnef in 1963 was 72, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honnef 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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