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Honieson Family History

Honieson 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: Howison, Bondeson, Hanson, Holien, Holgerson, Soisson, Poisson

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Where is the Honieson family from?

You can see how Honieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honieson family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Honieson families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Honieson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Honieson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Honieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honieson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Honieson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Honieson. For the veterans among your Honieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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