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Hochbaum Family History

Hochbaum Surname 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: Rothbaum, Buchsbaum, Hochberg, Hotham, Hochman, Schaum, Krichbaum

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Where is the Hochbaum family from?

You can see how Hochbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochbaum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hochbaum families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochbaum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hochbaum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hochbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hochbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hochbaum. 18% of Hochbaum men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Hochbaum women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hochbaum were New Worker and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Hochbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Hochbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochbaum 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Hochbaum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 262 military records available for the last name Hochbaum. For the veterans among your Hochbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochbaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hochbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hochbaum in 1962 was 45, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochbaum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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