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Hohlman Family History

Hohlman 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: Holman, Wohlman, Rohlman, Ohlman, Hollman, Pohlman, Hoilman, Kohlman

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Where is the Hohlman family from?

You can see how Hohlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohlman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hohlman families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hohlman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hohlman families in 1880.
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What did your Hohlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hohlman. 50% of Hohlman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hohlman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hohlman were Machine Operator and Foot Presser. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Foot Presser
    50%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Hohlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohlman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hohlman. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hohlman. For the veterans among your Hohlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohlman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hohlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hohlman in 1965 was 70, and 81 in 2001.

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