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Early Origins of the Hohen family

The surname Hohen 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 Hohen family

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

Hohen Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Hohen family

Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Hohen were

  • the Hohenstein family of Hessen

Migration of the Hohen 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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