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Hohaus Family History

Hohaus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haus, Uphaus, Holthaus, Schaus, Hofius, Hogans, Homans, Jonas, Thomas

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Where is the Hohaus family from?

You can see how Hohaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohaus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hohaus families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohaus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hohaus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hohaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hohaus. 50% of Hohaus men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    50%
  • Apprentice
    50%

What Hohaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Hohaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohaus 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Hohaus. 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 72 military records available for the last name Hohaus. For the veterans among your Hohaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohaus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Hohaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hohaus in 1972 was 61, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hohaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohaus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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