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Hoehn Family History

Hoehn Surname Meaning

South German (Höhn): from a shortened form of the personal name Johann(es) (see John).

North German (Höhn): from a short form of an ancient Germanic compound name formed with hūn ‘bear cub’ or hun ‘giant’ as the first element.

German (Höhn): habitational name from any of several places in Hesse and Bavaria called Höhn.

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


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Where is the Hoehn family from?

You can see how Hoehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoehn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hoehn families living in Durham. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hoehn's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hoehn families in 1891.
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What did your Hoehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoehn. 20% of Hoehn men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hoehn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoehn were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housework
    9%

What Hoehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hoehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoehn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoehn. 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 Hoehn. For the veterans among your Hoehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoehn lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hoehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hoehn in 1948 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoehn 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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