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Hohenshell Family History

Hohenshell 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: Hoenshell, Hounshell, Hensell, Hohenstein, Hohensee, Hoheisel

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Where is the Hohenshell family from?

You can see how Hohenshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohenshell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hohenshell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hohenshell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohenshell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hohenshell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohenshell 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 Hohenshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hohenshell. 78% of Hohenshell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hohenshell women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hohenshell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Hohenshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohenshell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hohenshell. 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 79 military records available for the last name Hohenshell. For the veterans among your Hohenshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohenshell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hohenshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hohenshell in 1962 was 78, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohenshell 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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