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Hohson Family History

Hohson 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: Hobson, Hodson, Howson, Holson, Hopson, Holton, Holston, Hasson

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Where is the Hohson family from?

You can see how Hohson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hohson family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hohson's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hohson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Hohson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hohson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hohson. For the veterans among your Hohson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohson lifespan?

Average Hohson life expectancy in 1988 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohson 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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