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Hondeshell Family History

Hondeshell Name 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: Howdeshell, Houdeshell, Houdyshell, Howdyshell, Honeywell, Hounshell

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Where is the Hondeshell family from?

You can see how Hondeshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hondeshell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hondeshell families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hondeshell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hondeshell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hondeshell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hondeshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hondeshell. 100% of Hondeshell women 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Hondeshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hondeshell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hondeshell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hondeshell. For the veterans among your Hondeshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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