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Hojan Family History

Hojan 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: Horan, Hogan, Honan, Homan, Holan, Hovan, Hoban, Han, Horn, Trojan

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Where is the Hojan family from?

You can see how Hojan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hojan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hojan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hojan families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hojan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hojan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hojan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hojan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hojan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Hojan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hojan 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Hojan. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hojan. For the veterans among your Hojan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hojan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Hojan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hojan in 1968 was 83, and 86 in 2001.

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