Hohnstein History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Hohnstein family

The surname Hohnstein 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 Hohnstein family

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Hohnstein Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Hohnstein family

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Hohnstein migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hohnstein Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Conrad Hohnstein, who arrived in New York, NY in 1876 1
Elisabeth Hohnstein, aged 3, who landed in New York, NY in 1876 1
Heinrich Hohnstein, aged 11, who arrived in New York, NY in 1876 1
Johannes Hohnstein, aged 14, who landed in New York, NY in 1876 1
Katharina Hohnstein, aged 16, who arrived in New York, NY in 1876 1
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Citations +

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)