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Hohlbein Family History

Hohlbein 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: Holbein, Holben, Holten, Holstein, Holberg, Schlein, Hochrein, Bohlen

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Where is the Hohlbein family from?

You can see how Hohlbein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohlbein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohlbein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hohlbein families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hohlbein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hohlbein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohlbein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohlbein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hohlbein. 100% of Hohlbein men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Hohlbein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohlbein 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Hohlbein. 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 167 military records available for the last name Hohlbein. For the veterans among your Hohlbein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohlbein lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2001, in the United States, Hohlbein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hohlbein in 1949 was 47, and 90 in 2001.

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