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Hohenthal Family History

Hohenthal 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: Lowenthal, Rosenthal, Odenthal, Schoenthal, Leventhal, Loewenthal

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Where is the Hohenthal family from?

You can see how Hohenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohenthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohenthal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hohenthal families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hohenthal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hohenthal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohenthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohenthal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Hohenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohenthal 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Hohenthal. 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 385 military records available for the last name Hohenthal. For the veterans among your Hohenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohenthal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Hohenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hohenthal in 1967 was 78, and 85 in 1999.

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