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Honisky Family History

Honisky 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: Honick, Comisky, Konesky, Lansky, Hiskey, Hornsby, Hornik, Konik

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Where is the Honisky family from?

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

What did your Honisky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Honisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honisky 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 Honisky. 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 1 military records available for the last name Honisky. For the veterans among your Honisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honisky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Honisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Honisky in 1973 was 73, and 84 in 1992.

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