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Hohler Family History

Hohler Surname Meaning

German (also Höhler): variant of Hohl with the addition of the agent suffix -er or a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Hohl Hohle.

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


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Where is the Hohler family from?

You can see how Hohler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hohler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Hohler families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hohler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hohler families in 1891.
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What did your Hohler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hohler. 26% of Hohler men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hohler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hohler were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Servant
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Hohler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hohler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohler 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 926 immigration records available for the last name Hohler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hohler. For the veterans among your Hohler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hohler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hohler in 1947 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohler 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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