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Honyben Family History

Honyben 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: Holben, Hoben, Hayden, Harben, Hone, Hyden, Howden, Hoyle, Holten

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Where is the Honyben family from?

You can see how Honyben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honyben family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Honyben families living in Dorset. This was about 71% of all the recorded Honyben's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Honyben families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Honyben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honyben 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Honyben. 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 military records available for the last name Honyben. For the veterans among your Honyben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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