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Hohisel Family History

Hohisel 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: Hoheisel, Housel, Loisel, Heisel, Hohimer, Hisel, Schisel, House

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Where is the Hohisel family from?

You can see how Hohisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohisel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hohisel families living in Michigan. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hohisel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hohisel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohisel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohisel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Hohisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohisel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hohisel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hohisel. For the veterans among your Hohisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohisel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hohisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hohisel in 1971 was 85, and 93 in 2004.

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