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Hochfelder Family History

Hochfelder 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: Hochhalter, Hochreiter, Bachelder, Hochheiser, Rochester, Helder

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Where is the Hochfelder family from?

You can see how Hochfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochfelder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochfelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Hochfelder families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochfelder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hochfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hochfelder 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 Hochfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hochfelder. 50% of Hochfelder men worked as a Bartender.

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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

  • Bartender
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Hochfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Hochfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochfelder 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Hochfelder. 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 114 military records available for the last name Hochfelder. For the veterans among your Hochfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochfelder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hochfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hochfelder in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hochfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochfelder 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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