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Hohwisner Family History

Hohwisner 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: Hosner, Hohner, Wisner, Hoheisel, Hohimer, Hollister, Howser, Whisner

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Where is the Hohwisner family from?

You can see how Hohwisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohwisner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hohwisner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohwisner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hohwisner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hohwisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohwisner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hohwisner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hohwisner. For the veterans among your Hohwisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohwisner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1986, in the United States, Hohwisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hohwisner in 1974 was 86, and 87 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohwisner 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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