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Hondt Family History

Hondt 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: Honda, Dhondt, Hundt, Holdt, Handt, Mondt, Hong, Bond, Donat, Hood

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Where is the Hondt family from?

You can see how Hondt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hondt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Hondt families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Hondt family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hondt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hondt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hondt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hondt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Hondt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hondt 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Hondt. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hondt. For the veterans among your Hondt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hondt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Hondt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hondt in 1968 was 86, and 88 in 1974.

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