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Hony Family History

Hony 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: Hong, Hone, Hoy, Honey, Tony, Hoey, Holy, Hons, Houy, Hon

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Where is the Hony family from?

You can see how Hony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hony family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Hony families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hony's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hony families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hony surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Hony ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hony. 75% of Hony women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

What Hony family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hony 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Hony. 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 965 military records available for the last name Hony. For the veterans among your Hony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hony lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Hony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hony in 1965 was 81, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hony

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hony 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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