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Honeyford Family History

Honeyford Name Meaning

the lack of early bearers before the 17th century suggests that it may be a variant of another name; perhaps a euphemistic variant of Hungerford .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Comerford, Montford, Hansford, Horsford, Hanford, Hungerford, Holford

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Where is the Honeyford family from?

You can see how Honeyford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honeyford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Honeyford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Honeyford families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Honeyford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Honeyford families in 1911.
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What did your Honeyford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Honeyford. 67% of Honeyford men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Honeyford women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Honeyford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honeyford 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Honeyford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Honeyford. For the veterans among your Honeyford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honeyford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Honeyford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Honeyford in 1966 was 50, and 63 in 2003.

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