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Honsowetz Family History

Honsowetz 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: Horowitz, Hollowell, Honore, Hogsett, Console, Moskowitz, Honeywell

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Where is the Honsowetz family from?

You can see how Honsowetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honsowetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Honsowetz families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Honsowetz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Honsowetz families in 1920.
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What did your Honsowetz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Honsowetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honsowetz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Honsowetz. 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 192 military records available for the last name Honsowetz. For the veterans among your Honsowetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honsowetz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Honsowetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Honsowetz in 1966 was 83, and 92 in 2004.

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