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Hochen Family History

Hochen 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: Houchen, Chen, Howden, Holten, Hoch, Kocher, Poche, Kochan, Hohn

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Where is the Hochen family from?

You can see how Hochen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Hochen families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hochen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hochen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hochen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hochen. 100% of Hochen men worked as a Farm.

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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

  • Farm
    100%

What Hochen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Hochen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochen 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Hochen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hochen. For the veterans among your Hochen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochen lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Hochen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hochen in 1988 was 85, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hochen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochen 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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