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Hoeschen Family History

Hoeschen Surname Meaning

German (Höschen): probably a standardized form of Low German Hoeske, a diminutive of Middle Low German (Middle High German) hose ‘hose leggings’.

It may represent either a metonymic occupational name for a knitter or maker of hose, or a topographic name from a field so named because of its shape.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoeschen family from?

You can see how Hoeschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeschen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeschen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hoeschen families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hoeschen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoeschen families in 1880.
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What did your Hoeschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoeschen. 19% of Hoeschen men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hoeschen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoeschen were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Hoeschen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Hoeschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeschen 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Hoeschen. 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 141 military records available for the last name Hoeschen. For the veterans among your Hoeschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeschen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hoeschen in 1960 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeschen 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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