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Hoenshelt Family History

Hoenshelt Surname 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: Hoenshell, Hounshell, Hensell, Henschel, Hensel, Shoenfelt, Hounsell

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Where is the Hoenshelt family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoenshelt 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 Hoenshelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoenshelt. 100% of Hoenshelt men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Hoenshelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Hoenshelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoenshelt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoenshelt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Hoenshelt. For the veterans among your Hoenshelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoenshelt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Hoenshelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hoenshelt in 1977 was 59, and 68 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoenshelt 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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