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Hohwiesner Family History

Hohwiesner 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: Wiesner, Wiedner, Wiegner, Schwieger, Schiesser, Hosner, Hohner

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Where is the Hohwiesner family from?

You can see how Hohwiesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohwiesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohwiesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hohwiesner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohwiesner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hohwiesner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Hohwiesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohwiesner 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hohwiesner. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hohwiesner. For the veterans among your Hohwiesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohwiesner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Hohwiesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hohwiesner in 1972 was 88, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohwiesner 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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