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Hoenscheid Family History

Hoenscheid 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: Hoeschen, Hoelscher, Olmscheid, Linscheid, Henschel, Hoenshell

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Where is the Hoenscheid family from?

You can see how Hoenscheid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoenscheid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoenscheid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hoenscheid families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoenscheid's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoenscheid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoenscheid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoenscheid ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hoenscheid ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Hoenscheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoenscheid 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hoenscheid. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hoenscheid. For the veterans among your Hoenscheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoenscheid lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hoenscheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hoenscheid in 1963 was 94, and 88 in 2003.

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