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Honsinger Name Meaning

German: variant of Huntzinger . This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Hunsinger, Bolsinger, Holsinger, Huntsinger, Lonsinger, Kinsinger

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Where is the Honsinger family from?

You can see how Honsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honsinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Honsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Honsinger families living in Vermont. This was about 82% of all the recorded Honsinger's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Honsinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honsinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Honsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Honsinger. 37% of Honsinger men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Honsinger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Honsinger were Truck Driver and Power Machine 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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Power Machine Operator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Honsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honsinger 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Honsinger. 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 525 military records available for the last name Honsinger. For the veterans among your Honsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honsinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Honsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Honsinger in 1960 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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