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Honsinger Family History

Honsinger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Huntzinger. This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Honsinger family from?

You can see how Honsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honsinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Honsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 39 Honsinger families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Honsinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Honsinger families in 1911.
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What did your Honsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Honsinger. 82% of Honsinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Honsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honsinger 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Honsinger. 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 525 military records available for the last name Honsinger. For the veterans among your Honsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honsinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Honsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Honsinger in 1960 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honsinger 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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