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Hockberg Family History

Hockberg 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: Hochberg, Holberg, Hoberg, Hocker, Homberg, Hockert, Hoffberg

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Where is the Hockberg family from?

You can see how Hockberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hockberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hockberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hockberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hockberg 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 Hockberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hockberg. 30% of Hockberg men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Hockberg women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hockberg were Painter and 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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Hockberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Hockberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockberg 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Hockberg. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hockberg. For the veterans among your Hockberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockberg lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Hockberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hockberg in 1978 was 85, and 83 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockberg 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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