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Hohs Family History

Hohs 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, Hoos, Hons, Hoes, Hohl, Hohm, Hoh, Vohs, Ohs, Hahs

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Where is the Hohs family from?

You can see how Hohs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hohs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hohs families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hohs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohs 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 Hohs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hohs. 50% of Hohs men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hohs women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hohs were Tree Surgeon and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Tree Surgeon
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Hohs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Hohs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohs 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Hohs. 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 156 military records available for the last name Hohs. For the veterans among your Hohs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohs lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hohs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hohs in 1959 was 58, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohs 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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