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Hockenbarger Family History

Hockenbarger 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: Hohenberger, Guckenberger, Wolfenbarger, Coppenbarger, Poffenbarger

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Where is the Hockenbarger family from?

You can see how Hockenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockenbarger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hockenbarger families living in Indiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hockenbarger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hockenbarger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hockenbarger 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 150 census records available for the last name Hockenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockenbarger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hockenbarger. 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 Hockenbarger. For the veterans among your Hockenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockenbarger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hockenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hockenbarger in 1964 was 90, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockenbarger 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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