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Hohenberger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Hohenberg or a topographic name from Middle High German hōhen an inflected form of hōch ‘high’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


Similar surnames: Hornberger, Heuberger, Bonenberger, Rothenberger, Rodenberger

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Where is the Hohenberger family from?

You can see how Hohenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hohenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hohenberger family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hohenberger's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hohenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hohenberger. 33% of Hohenberger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hohenberger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hohenberger were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hohenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohenberger 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Hohenberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hohenberger. For the veterans among your Hohenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohenberger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hohenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hohenberger in 1959 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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