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Hons Name Meaning

German: variant of Hans . A surname of possibly the same origin is also found in France (Ardennes). French (Languedoc): topographic name from the plural of homme ‘elm’ (frtom Latin ulmus).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hone, Pons, Hans, Mons, Muns, Fons, Jons, Hoos, Hoes, Bois

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Where is the Hons family from?

You can see how Hons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Hons families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hons's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hons families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hons. 24% of Hons men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hons women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hons were Clerk and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hons 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Hons. 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 790 military records available for the last name Hons. For the veterans among your Hons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hons lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hons in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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