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Hohensee Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Pomerania and East Prussia or perhaps from Hohenseeden near Magdeburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hohenstein, Boesel, Isensee, Horne, Hoheisel, Olheiser, Hoversten

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Where is the Hohensee family from?

You can see how Hohensee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohensee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohensee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Hohensee families living in Louisiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hohensee's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Hohensee families in 1880.
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What did your Hohensee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hohensee. 30% of Hohensee men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hohensee women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hohensee were Mechanic and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Metal Worker
    7%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • House Work
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hohensee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohensee 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Hohensee. 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 606 military records available for the last name Hohensee. For the veterans among your Hohensee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohensee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hohensee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hohensee in 1962 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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