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Hochmuth Family History

Hochmuth Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a proud or high-spirited person.

It derives from Middle High German hōher muot ‘pride joy’ or later ‘arrogance’.

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


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Where is the Hochmuth family from?

You can see how Hochmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochmuth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochmuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hochmuth families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hochmuth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hochmuth families in 1891.
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What did your Hochmuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hochmuth. 10% of Hochmuth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hochmuth women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hochmuth were Carpenter and Counter Girl.

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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
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Counter Girl
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hochmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochmuth 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 724 immigration records available for the last name Hochmuth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hochmuth. For the veterans among your Hochmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochmuth lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hochmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hochmuth in 1954 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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