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Hohwieler Family History

Hohwieler 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: Wieler, Schwieger, Holweger, Rohweder, Lohmiller, Hohimer, Hohler

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Where is the Hohwieler family from?

You can see how Hohwieler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohwieler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hohwieler families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hohwieler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hohwieler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohwieler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohwieler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Hohwieler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohwieler 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hohwieler. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hohwieler. For the veterans among your Hohwieler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohwieler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Hohwieler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hohwieler in 1964 was 88, and 90 in 1997.

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