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Hochstadt Family History

Hochstadt Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places called Hochstadt.

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


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Where is the Hochstadt family from?

You can see how Hochstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochstadt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochstadt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hochstadt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochstadt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hochstadt families in 1880.
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What did your Hochstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hochstadt. 25% of Hochstadt men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Furrier
    25%
  • Factory Helper
    25%
  • Cutter
    25%

What Hochstadt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Hochstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochstadt 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Hochstadt. 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 199 military records available for the last name Hochstadt. For the veterans among your Hochstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochstadt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hochstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hochstadt in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochstadt 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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