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Hoechet Family History

Hoechet 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: Hoechst, Hecht, Hoeschen, Koecher, Touchet, Hoecker, Houchen, Becher

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Where is the Hoechet family from?

You can see how Hoechet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoechet family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hoechet family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoechet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoechet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoechet 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 19 census records available for the last name Hoechet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoechet 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hoechet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoechet. For the veterans among your Hoechet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoechet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoechet 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoechet

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