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Honselman Family History

Honselman 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: Hanselman, Hasselman, Inselman, Houseman, Bosselman, Gunselman

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Where is the Honselman family from?

You can see how Honselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honselman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Honselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Honselman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Honselman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Honselman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honselman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Honselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Honselman. 100% of Honselman men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Honselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honselman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Honselman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Honselman. For the veterans among your Honselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honselman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Honselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Honselman in 1965 was 56, and 81 in 1985.

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