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Hohimer Family History

Hohimer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Hochheimer a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Hochheim.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hohimer family from?

You can see how Hohimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohimer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hohimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hohimer family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hohimer's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hohimer families in 1911.
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What did your Hohimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hohimer. 56% of Hohimer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Painter
    12%

What Hohimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hohimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohimer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hohimer. 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 205 military records available for the last name Hohimer. For the veterans among your Hohimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohimer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Hohimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hohimer in 1942 was 28, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hohimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hohimer 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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