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Hohlfelder Family History

Hohlfelder 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: Rohleder, Bohlender, Hollender, Helder, Holder, Hollier, Hofeldt

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Where is the Hohlfelder family from?

You can see how Hohlfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohlfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohlfelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hohlfelder families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hohlfelder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hohlfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohlfelder 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 Hohlfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hohlfelder. 37% of Hohlfelder men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%

What Hohlfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Hohlfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohlfelder 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Hohlfelder. 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 85 military records available for the last name Hohlfelder. For the veterans among your Hohlfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohlfelder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hohlfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hohlfelder in 1963 was 86, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hohlfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohlfelder 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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