This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Honzer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Honzer Family History

Honzer 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: Honer, Holzer, Homer, Holder, Boozer, Hone, Tanzer, Horner, Holmer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Honzer family from?

You can see how Honzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Honzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Honzer families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Honzer's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Honzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Honzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Honzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honzer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Honzer

Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Honzer. 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.

View all Honzer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Honzer. For the veterans among your Honzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Honzer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Honzer family history

Discover More

What is the average Honzer lifespan?

Average Honzer life expectancy in 1993 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Honzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honzer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Honzer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial