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Hockenberg Family History

Hockenberg 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: Hackenberg, Hockenberry, Hoffenberg, Hackenburg, Hollenberg

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Where is the Hockenberg family from?

You can see how Hockenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hockenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hockenberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hockenberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hockenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hockenberg 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 Hockenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hockenberg. 36% of Hockenberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hockenberg women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hockenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Hockenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockenberg 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hockenberg. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hockenberg. For the veterans among your Hockenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockenberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Hockenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hockenberg in 1969 was 82, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hockenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockenberg 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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