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Hohman Family History

Hohman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Hohmann.

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


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Where is the Hohman family from?

You can see how Hohman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hohman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hohman families living in Norfolk. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hohman's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Hohman families in 1891.
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What did your Hohman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hohman. 67% of Hohman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hohman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hohman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hohman. For the veterans among your Hohman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hohman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hohman in 1944 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hohman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohman 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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