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Hoehmann Family History

Hoehmann Name 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: Hohmann, Hoermann, Hoemann, Hoffmann, Ehmann, Lehmann, Rehmann

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Where is the Hoehmann family from?

You can see how Hoehmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoehmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoehmann family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoehmann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoehmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoehmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoehmann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hoehmann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Hoehmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoehmann 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hoehmann. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hoehmann. For the veterans among your Hoehmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoehmann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hoehmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoehmann in 1969 was 77, and 70 in 2000.

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