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Hohe Family History

Hohe 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: Hone, Hose, Hope, Hole, Howe, Hove, Hohn, Hoe, Rohe, Hoye

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Where is the Hohe family from?

You can see how Hohe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hohe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Hohe families living in Wiltshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hohe's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Hohe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohe 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 Hohe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hohe. 20% of Hohe men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hohe women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hohe were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Hohe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hohe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohe 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Hohe. 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 30,000 military records available for the last name Hohe. For the veterans among your Hohe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hohe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hohe in 1964 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hohe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohe 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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