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Hohl Family History

Hohl Surname Meaning

German (also Höhl): topographic name for someone who lived in or by a depression or low-lying spot.

It originates from the Middle High German hol which means ‘hollow cave’.

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


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Where is the Hohl family from?

You can see how Hohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hohl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hohl families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hohl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hohl families in 1891.
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What did your Hohl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hohl. 60% of Hohl 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
    60%
  • Childrens Nurse
    40%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohl 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 Hohl. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hohl. For the veterans among your Hohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohl lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hohl in 1950 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohl 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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