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Hockstad Family History

Hockstad 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: Hofstad, Holstad, Homstad, Hochstadt, Kolstad, Beckstead, Rogstad

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Where is the Hockstad family from?

You can see how Hockstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hockstad families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hockstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hockstad families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Hockstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockstad 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hockstad. 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 178 military records available for the last name Hockstad. For the veterans among your Hockstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockstad lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Hockstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hockstad in 1957 was 54, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockstad 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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