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Hohenfels Family History

Hohenfels 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, Hohensee, Hoeffel, Hoheisel, Ockenfels, Shoenfelt

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Where is the Hohenfels family from?

You can see how Hohenfels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohenfels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohenfels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hohenfels families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hohenfels's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hohenfels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Hohenfels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohenfels 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hohenfels. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hohenfels. For the veterans among your Hohenfels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohenfels lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Hohenfels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hohenfels in 1976 was 86, and 96 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohenfels 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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