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Hohnstreiter Family History

Hohnstreiter 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: Hastreiter, Hofstetter, Hochreiter, Hohnstein, Hostetter, Hoffstetter

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What did your Hohnstreiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hohnstreiter. 50% of Hohnstreiter men worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Hohnstreiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohnstreiter 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hohnstreiter. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hohnstreiter. For the veterans among your Hohnstreiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohnstreiter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Hohnstreiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hohnstreiter in 1971 was 85, and 49 in 2001.

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