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Hochgertel Family History

Hochgertel 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: Hochreiter, Rochester, Hochgesang, Hochhalter, Rothermel, Hohertz

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Where is the Hochgertel family from?

You can see how Hochgertel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochgertel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochgertel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hochgertel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochgertel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hochgertel families in 1880.
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What did your Hochgertel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Hochgertel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Hochgertel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochgertel 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 Hochgertel. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hochgertel. For the veterans among your Hochgertel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochgertel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hochgertel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hochgertel in 1968 was 58, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochgertel 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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