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Hohnan Family History

Hohnan 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: Honan, Hohman, Mohan, Hohn, Younan, Horan, Hogan, Horgan, Homan

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Where is the Hohnan family from?

You can see how Hohnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohnan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hohnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hohnan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohnan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hohnan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohnan 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 Hohnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hohnan. 50% of Hohnan men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • District Manager
    50%

What Hohnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Hohnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohnan 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hohnan. 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 47 military records available for the last name Hohnan. For the veterans among your Hohnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohnan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1989, in the United States, Hohnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hohnan in 1953 was 45, and 57 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohnan 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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