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Hohner Family History

Hohner Surname Meaning

South German: variant of the nickname Höhne (see Hoehne ). German (Höhner): see Hoehner.

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


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Where is the Hohner family from?

You can see how Hohner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hohner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 61 Hohner families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hohner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hohner families in 1891.
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What did your Hohner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hohner. 100% of Hohner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hohner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hohner. 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 Hohner. For the veterans among your Hohner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hohner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hohner in 1957 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohner 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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