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Hohnke Family History

Hohnke 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: Kohnke, Johnke, Hone, Hohn, Hanke, Horne, Hoehne, Hunke, Hohner

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Where is the Hohnke family from?

You can see how Hohnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohnke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hohnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hohnke families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hohnke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hohnke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohnke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hohnke. 46% of Hohnke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hohnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohnke 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Hohnke. 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 314 military records available for the last name Hohnke. For the veterans among your Hohnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohnke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hohnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hohnke in 1959 was 59, and 93 in 2004.

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