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Hochek Family History

Hochek 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: Hock, Hoch, Kocher, Poche, Roche, Kochel, Hocker, Hachey, Boczek

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Where is the Hochek family from?

You can see how Hochek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hochek family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hochek's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Hochek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hochek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Hochek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hochek. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hochek. For the veterans among your Hochek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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