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Hongerholt Family History

Hongerholt 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: Overholt, Osterholt, Ingersoll, Holgerson, Fingerhut, Hungerford

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Where is the Hongerholt family from?

You can see how Hongerholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hongerholt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hongerholt family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hongerholt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hongerholt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hongerholt 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 Hongerholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hongerholt. 100% of Hongerholt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hongerholt women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hongerholt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Hongerholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hongerholt 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 Hongerholt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hongerholt. For the veterans among your Hongerholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hongerholt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Hongerholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hongerholt in 1966 was 71, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hongerholt 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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