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Hockwald Family History

Hockwald 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: Howald, Oswald, Lockwood, Howard, Rockwell, Buchwald, Ostwald

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Where is the Hockwald family from?

You can see how Hockwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hockwald families living in Ohio. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hockwald's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hockwald families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Hockwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockwald 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hockwald. 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 50 military records available for the last name Hockwald. For the veterans among your Hockwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockwald lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Hockwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hockwald in 1963 was 79, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockwald 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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