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Hondius Family History

Hondius 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: Pontius, Hondros, Hofius, Ondrus, Bondi, Rodis, Hopkins, Handlos

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Where is the Hondius family from?

You can see how Hondius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hondius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hondius families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hondius family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hondius's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hondius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hondius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hondius ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hondius ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Hondius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hondius 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Hondius. 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 74 military records available for the last name Hondius. For the veterans among your Hondius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hondius lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Hondius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hondius in 1968 was 83, and 97 in 1985.

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