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Hohener Family History

Hohener 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: Hohner, Hoener, Horner, Hoffner, Lohner, Rohner, Hahner, Bohner

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Where is the Hohener family from?

You can see how Hohener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohener family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hohener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hohener family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hohener's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Hohener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohener 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 Hohener ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hohener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Hohener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohener 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Hohener. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hohener. For the veterans among your Hohener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohener lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Hohener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hohener in 1960 was 63, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hohener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohener 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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