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Hochstedt Family History

Hochstedt 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: Hochstadt, Hochstein, Holsted, Eichstaedt, Vollstedt, Eichstadt

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Where is the Hochstedt family from?

You can see how Hochstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochstedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hochstedt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hochstedt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hochstedt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Hochstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochstedt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hochstedt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hochstedt. For the veterans among your Hochstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochstedt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Hochstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hochstedt in 1958 was 56, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochstedt 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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