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Hohendorf Family History

Hohendorf 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: Ohlendorf, Orendorf, Schoendorf, Nondorf, Oberdorf, Orendorff

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Where is the Hohendorf family from?

You can see how Hohendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hohendorf families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohendorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hohendorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Hohendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohendorf 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Hohendorf. 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 118 military records available for the last name Hohendorf. For the veterans among your Hohendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohendorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hohendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hohendorf in 1963 was 68, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohendorf 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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