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Honnett Family History

Honnett 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: Hodnett, Monnett, Connett, Bonnett, Bonnet, Bennett, Dunnett, Kennett

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Where is the Honnett family from?

You can see how Honnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honnett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Honnett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Honnett family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Honnett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Honnett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Honnett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Honnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honnett 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Honnett. 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 19 military records available for the last name Honnett. For the veterans among your Honnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honnett lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Honnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Honnett in 1976 was 65, and 79 in 1984.

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