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Hondon Family History

Hondon 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: London, Condon, Rondon, Hendon, Gordon, Hinton, Holton, Howden

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Where is the Hondon family from?

You can see how Hondon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hondon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hondon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Hondon families living in Leicestershire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hondon's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Hondon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hondon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hondon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hondon. 100% of Hondon men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Hondon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hondon 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hondon. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hondon. For the veterans among your Hondon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hondon lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Hondon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hondon in 1976 was 74, and 88 in 1987.

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