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Hohenwald Family History

Hohenwald 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: Rosenwald, Odenwald, Rodewald, Howald, Schoenwald, Hegewald

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Where is the Hohenwald family from?

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

There are 114 census records available for the last name Hohenwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohenwald 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Hohenwald. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hohenwald. For the veterans among your Hohenwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohenwald lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Hohenwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hohenwald in 1964 was 81, and 8 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohenwald 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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