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Hohansen Family History

Hohansen 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: Johansen, Hohensee, Hokanson, Johnsen, Johannsen, Hoganson, Hansen

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Where is the Hohansen family from?

You can see how Hohansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohansen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hohansen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohansen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hohansen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohansen 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 Hohansen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Hohansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohansen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hohansen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hohansen. For the veterans among your Hohansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohansen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hohansen

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