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Early Origins of the Hohens family

The surname Hohens 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 Hohens family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hohens research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1709, 1717, 1733 and 1790 are included under the topic Early Hohens History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hohens Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Hohens family

Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Hohens were

  • the Hohenstein family of Hessen

Migration of the Hohens family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Georg Hohenstein, on record as one of the Hessian Troops in the American War for Independence in 1775; Freid Hohenstein, who arrived in Baltimore in 1831.



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