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Hoenninger Family History

Hoenninger Name 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: Henninger, Wenninger, Pfenninger, Heininger, Penninger, Benninger

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Where is the Hoenninger family from?

You can see how Hoenninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoenninger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoenninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hoenninger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoenninger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoenninger families in 1880.
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What did your Hoenninger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Hoenninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Hoenninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoenninger 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Hoenninger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Hoenninger. For the veterans among your Hoenninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoenninger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoenninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hoenninger in 1964 was 80, and 68 in 2004.

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