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Hohenstine Family History

Hohenstine 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: Howenstine, Hohenstein, Hohensee, Hohnstein, Hartenstine, Whetstine

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Where is the Hohenstine family from?

You can see how Hohenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohenstine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohenstine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hohenstine family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohenstine's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hohenstine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohenstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohenstine ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Hohenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohenstine 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hohenstine. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hohenstine. For the veterans among your Hohenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohenstine lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Hohenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hohenstine in 1976 was 85, and 89 in 1980.

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