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Hon Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname or ornamental name from Yiddish hon ‘cock’. Chinese : variant of Han 1.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Horn, Han, Son, Ron, Hoh, Kon, Thon, Hoen, Don, Hohn

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Hon Family Origin

Where is the Hon family from?

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    You can see how Hon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hon families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Hon families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hon's in the USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hon families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Hon Family Occupations

    What did your Hon ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Farming and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Hon. A less common occupation for the Hon family was Carpenter. The most common Hon occupation in the USA was Farmer. 51% of Hon's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      51%

    • Farming

      7%

    • Laborer

      7%

    • Carpenter

      5%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Hon Historical Records

    What Hon family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Hon. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hon. For the veterans among your Hon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Hon Life Expectancy

    What is the average Hon lifespan?

    Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hon in 1944 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hon

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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