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Hohnwald Family History

Hohnwald Surname 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: Howald, Oswald, Howard, Cornwall, Ostwald, Grunwald, Rodewald

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Where is the Hohnwald family from?

You can see how Hohnwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohnwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hohnwald family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohnwald's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hohnwald families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Hohnwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohnwald 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hohnwald. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Hohnwald. For the veterans among your Hohnwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohnwald lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Hohnwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hohnwald in 1967 was 89, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohnwald ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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