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Honneywell Family History

Honneywell 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: Honeywell, Hunnewell, Hopewell, Bonniwell, Pennywell, Pennewell

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Where is the Honneywell family from?

You can see how Honneywell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honneywell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Honneywell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Honneywell family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Honneywell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Honneywell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honneywell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Honneywell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honneywell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Honneywell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Honneywell. For the veterans among your Honneywell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honneywell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Honneywell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Honneywell in 1976 was 92, and 69 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honneywell 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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