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Hohlt Name Meaning

North German: variant of Holt with the additional h reflecting the lengthened vowel or a variant of Hohl with the addition of excrescent -t. Scandinavian: variant of Holt .

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


Similar surnames: Holt, Holte, Hohn, Polt, Hoot, Holdt, Ohl, Bohle, Pohle, Holle

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Where is the Hohlt family from?

You can see how Hohlt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohlt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohlt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hohlt families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohlt's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hohlt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohlt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohlt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hohlt. 46% of Hohlt men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Hohlt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hohlt were Farm Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hohlt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohlt 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Hohlt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 536 military records available for the last name Hohlt. For the veterans among your Hohlt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohlt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hohlt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hohlt in 1952 was 35, and 91 in 2004.

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