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Hoenshell Family History

Hoenshell Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Henschel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoenshell family from?

You can see how Hoenshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoenshell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoenshell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hoenshell families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoenshell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hoenshell families in 1891.
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What did your Hoenshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoenshell. 54% of Hoenshell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoenshell women 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
    54%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hoenshell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoenshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoenshell 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hoenshell. 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 260 military records available for the last name Hoenshell. For the veterans among your Hoenshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoenshell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hoenshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hoenshell in 1964 was 70, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoenshell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoenshell 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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