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Hohon Family History

Hohon 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: Hohn, Hoon, Bohon, Mohon, John, Chon, Horn, Hook, Hood, Mohan

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Where is the Hohon family from?

You can see how Hohon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hohon families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hohon's in USA. California had the highest population of Hohon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Hohon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohon 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hohon. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hohon. For the veterans among your Hohon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Hohon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hohon in 1965 was 61, and 68 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohon 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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