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Honodel Family History

Honodel 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: Honore, Handel, Hendel, Knodel, Hodel, Hood, Mandel, Holder, Hone

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Where is the Honodel family from?

You can see how Honodel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honodel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Honodel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Honodel families living in California. This was about 56% of all the recorded Honodel's in USA. California had the highest population of Honodel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honodel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Honodel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Honodel. 34% of Honodel men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Honodel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honodel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Honodel. 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 243 military records available for the last name Honodel. For the veterans among your Honodel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honodel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Honodel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Honodel in 1966 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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