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Honester Family History

Honester 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: Nester, Hoster, Hester, Honegger, Holster, Oester, Hiester, Hoelter

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Where is the Honester family from?

You can see how Honester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honester family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Honester families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Honester families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Honester's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Honester families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Honester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honester 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Honester. 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 5 military records available for the last name Honester. For the veterans among your Honester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honester lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Honester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Honester in 1974 was 69, and 74 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honester 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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