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Honkus Family History

Honkus 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: Bonus, Minkus, Hankes, Hons, Hanus, Moncus, Hooks, Norkus, Monks

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Where is the Honkus family from?

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

What did your Honkus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Honkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honkus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Honkus. 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 37 military records available for the last name Honkus. For the veterans among your Honkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honkus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Honkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Honkus in 1968 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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