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Hohensheld Family History

Hohensheld 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, Hohenstein, Hohensee, Hoheisel, Hounshell, Hollenshead

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Where is the Hohensheld family from?

You can see how Hohensheld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohensheld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hohensheld family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohensheld's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hohensheld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohensheld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Hohensheld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohensheld 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 Hohensheld. 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 83 military records available for the last name Hohensheld. For the veterans among your Hohensheld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohensheld lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Hohensheld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hohensheld in 1991 was 81, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohensheld 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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