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Hochel Family History

Hochel 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: Kochel, Rochel, Mochel, Hoch, Gockel, Kocher, Rachel, Poche, Kachel

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Where is the Hochel family from?

You can see how Hochel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochel families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Hochel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hochel families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Hochel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochel 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Hochel. 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 Hochel. For the veterans among your Hochel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Hochel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hochel in 1973 was 80, and 70 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hochel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochel 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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