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Hochgesang Family History

Hochgesang Surname Meaning

German: possibly also a topographic name for someone who lived in a high forest clearing made by burning from Middle High German hōhe ‘high’ + gesang collective noun from sengen ‘to burn’.

Nickname meaning ‘song of praise’ (compare Hosang).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Hochgesang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochgesang family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochgesang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hochgesang family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochgesang's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hochgesang families in 1891.
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What did your Hochgesang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hochgesang. 32% of Hochgesang men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hochgesang women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Hochgesang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochgesang 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Hochgesang. 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 233 military records available for the last name Hochgesang. For the veterans among your Hochgesang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochgesang lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hochgesang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hochgesang in 1962 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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