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Hohf Family History

Hohf 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: Hoff, Hohn, Hopf, Hoof, Hohl, Hohm, Hoh, Hof, John, Hong

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Where is the Hohf family from?

You can see how Hohf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hohf families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hohf's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hohf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hohf. 100% of Hohf women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Hohf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohf 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hohf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Hohf. For the veterans among your Hohf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hohf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hohf in 1970 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

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