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Hohman Name Meaning

Altered form of Hohmann .

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


Similar surnames: Homan, Gohman, Lohman, Corman, Horman, Dahman, Hupman, Ohman, Kolman

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Where is the Hohman family from?

You can see how Hohman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hohman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hohman family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hohman's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Hohman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hohman. 19% of Hohman men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Hohman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hohman were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Saleslady
    9%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hohman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hohman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hohman. For the veterans among your Hohman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hohman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hohman in 1944 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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