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Honeywell Name Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from any of several minor places of this name in Devon from Old English hunig ‘honey’ + wella ‘well spring stream’.

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


Similar surnames: Hopewell, Hollowell, Longwell, Bonwell, Honeycutt, Howell, Foxwell

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Where is the Honeywell family from?

You can see how Honeywell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honeywell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Honeywell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Honeywell families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Honeywell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Honeywell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honeywell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Honeywell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Honeywell. 23% of Honeywell men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Honeywell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Honeywell were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Honeywell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honeywell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Honeywell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Honeywell. For the veterans among your Honeywell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honeywell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Honeywell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Honeywell in 1962 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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