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Honett Family History

Honett 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, Howett, Monett, Hone, Rowett, Lovett, Oneto, Minett, Arnett

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Where is the Honett family from?

You can see how Honett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Honett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Honett family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Honett's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Honett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Honett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Honett. 100% of Honett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Honett women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Honett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Honett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honett 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Honett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Honett. For the veterans among your Honett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Honett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Honett in 1965 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

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