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Hohmeyer Family History

Hohmeyer 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: Homeyer, Lohmeyer, Hofmeyer, Rothmeyer, Hoffmeyer, Kohlmeyer

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Where is the Hohmeyer family from?

You can see how Hohmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohmeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Hohmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 49% of all the recorded Hohmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hohmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohmeyer 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 Hohmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Hohmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Hohmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohmeyer 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Hohmeyer. 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 159 military records available for the last name Hohmeyer. For the veterans among your Hohmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohmeyer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hohmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hohmeyer in 1970 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hohmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohmeyer 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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