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Hons Family History

Hons Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hans. A surname of possibly the same origin is also found in France (Ardennes).

French (Languedoc): topographic name from the plural of homme ‘elm’ (from Latin ulmus).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Hons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Hons families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hons's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hons families in 1891.
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What did your Hons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hons. 100% of Hons women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 751 immigration records available for the last name Hons. 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 790 military records available for the last name Hons. For the veterans among your Hons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hons lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hons in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hons 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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