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Hochstat Family History

Hochstat 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: Hochstadt, Hofstad, Hoechst, Hochstatter, Holstad, Homstad, Hocutt

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Where is the Hochstat family from?

You can see how Hochstat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochstat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hochstat family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochstat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hochstat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hochstat 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 55 census records available for the last name Hochstat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochstat 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 Hochstat. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hochstat. For the veterans among your Hochstat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochstat lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Hochstat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hochstat in 1968 was 76, and 77 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochstat 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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