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Hochgurtel Family History

Hochgurtel 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, Hochmuth, Schurter, Hachtel, Rochester

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Where is the Hochgurtel family from?

You can see how Hochgurtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochgurtel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hochgurtel family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hochgurtel's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Hochgurtel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hochgurtel 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 Hochgurtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hochgurtel. 100% of Hochgurtel men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Hochgurtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Hochgurtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochgurtel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hochgurtel. 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 56 military records available for the last name Hochgurtel. For the veterans among your Hochgurtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochgurtel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Hochgurtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hochgurtel in 1964 was 72, and 61 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochgurtel 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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