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Hohenberg Family History

Hohenberg 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: Lowenberg, Rosenberg, Hohenberger, Rothenberg, Hoffenberg, Kohlenberg

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Where is the Hohenberg family from?

You can see how Hohenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hohenberg families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohenberg's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hohenberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohenberg 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 Hohenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hohenberg. 100% of Hohenberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hohenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Hohenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohenberg 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Hohenberg. 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 316 military records available for the last name Hohenberg. For the veterans among your Hohenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hohenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hohenberg in 1963 was 61, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hohenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohenberg 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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