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Hohendel Family History

Hohendel 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: Hendel, Hohensee, Schendel, Hoheisel, Wendel, Hengel, Schindel

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Where is the Hohendel family from?

You can see how Hohendel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohendel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohendel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hohendel families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hohendel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hohendel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Hohendel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohendel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hohendel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hohendel. For the veterans among your Hohendel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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