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Hochstedter Family History

Hochstedter 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: Hochstedler, Hochstatter, Hochstetler, Hofstetter, Hochreiter

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Where is the Hochstedter family from?

You can see how Hochstedter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochstedter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochstedter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hochstedter families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochstedter's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hochstedter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Hochstedter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochstedter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hochstedter. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hochstedter. For the veterans among your Hochstedter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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