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Hoewischer Family History

Hoewischer 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: Hoelscher, Kreischer, Hoeschen, Herscher, Loescher, Fleischer

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Where is the Hoewischer family from?

You can see how Hoewischer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoewischer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoewischer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Hoewischer families living in Ohio. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hoewischer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoewischer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoewischer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoewischer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoewischer. 75% of Hoewischer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Hoewischer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoewischer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hoewischer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hoewischer. For the veterans among your Hoewischer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoewischer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Hoewischer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hoewischer in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 1999.

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