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Honiss Family History

Honiss 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: Niss, Honig, Heiss, Holness, Boness, Honick, Donis, Hons, Hornish

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Where is the Honiss family from?

You can see how Honiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Honiss families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Honiss families living in Kent. This was about 83% of all the recorded Honiss's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Honiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Honiss ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Honiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honiss 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Honiss. 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 24 military records available for the last name Honiss. For the veterans among your Honiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honiss lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Honiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Honiss in 1970 was 85, and 96 in 2004.

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