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Early Origins of the Hohenberger family

The surname Hohenberger was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Hohenberger family

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Hohenberger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hohenstein, Hohen, Hohenstraeten, Hohenstaur, Hohensteufen, Hohenthal and many more.

Early Notables of the Hohenberger family

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United States Hohenberger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hohenberger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Georg Hohenberger, who landed in America in 1780 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Hohenberger (post 1700) +

  • Frank Michael Hohenberger (1876-1963), American photographer
  • Rose Hohenberger, American artist from Texas
  • Susan Hohenberger Ph.D., American Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University
  • John Friedrich Hohenberger, Australian, Chief Executive Officer of the National Safety Council in Victoria, Australia


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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