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Hochheim Family History

Hochheim 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: Hochrein, Buchheim, Opheim, Borsheim, Solheim, Hochberg, Norheim

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Where is the Hochheim family from?

You can see how Hochheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochheim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hochheim family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochheim's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hochheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hochheim 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 Hochheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merl Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hochheim. 100% of Hochheim men worked as a Merl Cutter.

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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

  • Merl Cutter
    100%

What Hochheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Hochheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochheim 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Hochheim. 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 239 military records available for the last name Hochheim. For the veterans among your Hochheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochheim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hochheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hochheim in 1965 was 83, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hochheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochheim 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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