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Hohnstein Family History

Hohnstein Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place so named near Dresden. variant of Hohenstein.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hohnstein family from?

You can see how Hohnstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohnstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohnstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hohnstein families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohnstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hohnstein families in 1891.
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What did your Hohnstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hohnstein. 36% of Hohnstein men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Manager
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hohnstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohnstein 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Hohnstein. 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 504 military records available for the last name Hohnstein. For the veterans among your Hohnstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohnstein lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hohnstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hohnstein in 1959 was 49, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohnstein 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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