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Hohenschild Family History

Hohenschild 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: Hochschild, Rothschild, Hauschild, Hohenstein, Espenschied, Henschel

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Where is the Hohenschild family from?

You can see how Hohenschild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohenschild family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohenschild families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Hohenschild families living in Missouri. This was about 85% of all the recorded Hohenschild's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hohenschild families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohenschild surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohenschild ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Hohenschild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohenschild 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hohenschild. 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 65 military records available for the last name Hohenschild. For the veterans among your Hohenschild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohenschild lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hohenschild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hohenschild in 1964 was 72, and 90 in 2001.

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