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Hochhaus Family History

Hochhaus 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: Hochhauser, Holthaus, Brockhaus, Backhaus, Hochman, Nordhaus, Schaus

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Where is the Hochhaus family from?

You can see how Hochhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochhaus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hochhaus families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hochhaus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hochhaus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hochhaus 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 Hochhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hochhaus. 60% of Hochhaus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hochhaus 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hochhaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Hochhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochhaus 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Hochhaus. 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 159 military records available for the last name Hochhaus. For the veterans among your Hochhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochhaus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hochhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hochhaus in 1966 was 63, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochhaus 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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