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Hohorst Family History

Hohorst 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: Kohorst, Horst, Hurst, Borst, Host, Honore, Ashurst, Honor, Dorst

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Where is the Hohorst family from?

You can see how Hohorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Hohorst families living in New York. This was about 97% of all the recorded Hohorst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hohorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hohorst. 43% of Hohorst men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hohorst women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Hohorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohorst 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Hohorst. 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 190 military records available for the last name Hohorst. For the veterans among your Hohorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohorst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hohorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hohorst in 1964 was 66, and 95 in 2004.

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