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Hochstein Family History

Hochstein Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by a high rock or a castle of that name from Middle High German hōh ‘high’.

It combines the elements hōh and stein, where stein translates to ‘rock’, ‘stone’, or ‘castle’.

This name likely indicates a geographical feature that held significance for those who lived nearby.

The structure reflects the linguistic roots of the region, showcasing how landscape influenced identity.

As a result, it serves not only as a name but also as a connection to the history and topography of the area.

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


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Where is the Hochstein family from?

You can see how Hochstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hochstein family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hochstein families in 1891.
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What did your Hochstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hochstein. 29% of Hochstein men worked as a Salesman and 13% of Hochstein women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hochstein were Shipping Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Shipping Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hochstein. 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 785 military records available for the last name Hochstein. For the veterans among your Hochstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochstein lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hochstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hochstein in 1956 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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