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Honnihan Family History

Honnihan 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: Moynihan, Houlihan, Hannigan, Counihan, Hennigan, Hoolihan, Hourihan

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Where is the Honnihan family from?

You can see how Honnihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honnihan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Honnihan families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Honnihan's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Honnihan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Honnihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honnihan 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 Honnihan. 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 Honnihan. For the veterans among your Honnihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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