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Hoenisch Family History

Hoenisch 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: Harnisch, Hornish, Benisch, Heinisch, Hensch, Hanisch, Hoesch

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Where is the Hoenisch family from?

You can see how Hoenisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoenisch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoenisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hoenisch families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoenisch's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hoenisch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoenisch 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 Hoenisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoenisch. 30% of Hoenisch men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%

What Hoenisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Hoenisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoenisch 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Hoenisch. 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 160 military records available for the last name Hoenisch. For the veterans among your Hoenisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoenisch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Hoenisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoenisch in 1961 was 59, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoenisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoenisch 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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