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Hochang Family History

Hochang 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: Chang, Kochan, Hosang, Hocking, Hochman, Schang, Hoang, Hong, Zhang

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Where is the Hochang family from?

You can see how Hochang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochang family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Hochang families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochang's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hochang families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Hochang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochang 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hochang. 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 Hochang. For the veterans among your Hochang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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