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Hockmeyer Family History

Hockmeyer 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: Hockemeyer, Hoffmeyer, Dickmeyer, Holtmeyer, Brockmeyer, Eickmeyer

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Where is the Hockmeyer family from?

You can see how Hockmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockmeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hockmeyer families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hockmeyer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hockmeyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hockmeyer 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 Hockmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hockmeyer. 100% of Hockmeyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hockmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Hockmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockmeyer 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Hockmeyer. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hockmeyer. For the veterans among your Hockmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockmeyer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hockmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hockmeyer in 1959 was 66, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hockmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockmeyer 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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