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Hoher Family History

Hoher 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: Homer, Hober, Hover, Hoger, Hofer, Hohner, Moher, Hoyer, Honer, Roher

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Where is the Hoher family from?

You can see how Hoher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hoher families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hoher's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoher 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 Hoher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoher. 100% of Hoher men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Hoher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Hoher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoher 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Hoher. 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 220 military records available for the last name Hoher. For the veterans among your Hoher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoher lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Hoher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hoher in 1973 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoher 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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