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Hohnson Family History

Hohnson 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: Johnson, Johnston, Hanson, Ohlson, Henson, Hobson, Monson, Hokenson

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Where is the Hohnson family from?

You can see how Hohnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohnson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohnson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hohnson families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohnson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hohnson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohnson 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 Hohnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hohnson. 25% of Hohnson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hohnson women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hohnson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Hohnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohnson 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Hohnson. 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 260 military records available for the last name Hohnson. For the veterans among your Hohnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohnson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Hohnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hohnson in 1978 was 66, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hohnson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohnson 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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