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Honyak Family History

Honyak 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: Hornyak, Holyoak, Hodak, Honan, Honda, Hoak, Honick, Konya, Jonak

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Where is the Honyak family from?

You can see how Honyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Honyak family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Honyak's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Honyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honyak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Honyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Honyak. 100% of Honyak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Honyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honyak 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Honyak. 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 30 military records available for the last name Honyak. For the veterans among your Honyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honyak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Honyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Honyak in 1964 was 73, and 54 in 1999.

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