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Hohann Family History

Hohann 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: Homann, Johann, Hohmann, Mohan, Hohn, Hann, Horan, Hogan, Honan

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Where is the Hohann family from?

You can see how Hohann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hohann families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Hohann families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohann's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hohann families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Hohann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohann 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hohann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Hohann. For the veterans among your Hohann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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