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Honnsel Family History

Honnsel 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: Housel, Hansel, Hensel, Hannel, Honse, Hounsell, Connel, Townsel

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Where is the Honnsel family from?

You can see how Honnsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honnsel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Honnsel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Honnsel families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Honnsel's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Honnsel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Honnsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honnsel 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 Honnsel. 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 Honnsel. For the veterans among your Honnsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honnsel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honnsel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Honnsel

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