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Honn Family History

Honn Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Hunn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Honn family from?

You can see how Honn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Honn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Honn families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Honn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Honn families in 1911.
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What did your Honn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Honn. 22% of Honn men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Honn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Honn were Salesman and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Honn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honn 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Honn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Honn. For the veterans among your Honn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Honn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Honn in 1958 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honn 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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