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Hohenfeld Family History

Hohenfeld 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: Rosenfeld, Rozenfeld, Kornfeld, Hosfeld, Schoenfeld, Sonnenfeld

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Where is the Hohenfeld family from?

You can see how Hohenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hohenfeld family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hohenfeld's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hohenfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohenfeld 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 Hohenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser Recorder and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hohenfeld. 100% of Hohenfeld men worked as a Presser Recorder and 100% of Hohenfeld women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Presser Recorder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hohenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Hohenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohenfeld 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hohenfeld. 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 140 military records available for the last name Hohenfeld. For the veterans among your Hohenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohenfeld lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Hohenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hohenfeld in 1970 was 82, and 69 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hohenfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohenfeld 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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