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Hochwalder Family History

Hochwalder 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: Hochhalter, Hochhauser, Buchwalter, Schwander, Schwaller, Holder

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Where is the Hochwalder family from?

You can see how Hochwalder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochwalder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hochwalder family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochwalder's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Hochwalder families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Hochwalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochwalder 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hochwalder. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hochwalder. For the veterans among your Hochwalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochwalder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Hochwalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hochwalder in 1966 was 80, and 90 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochwalder 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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