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Hockberger Family History

Hockberger 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: Hornberger, Honsberger, Holzberger, Stockberger, Eichberger

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Where is the Hockberger family from?

You can see how Hockberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hockberger families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hockberger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hockberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hockberger 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 Hockberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hockberger. 100% of Hockberger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hockberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Hockberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockberger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hockberger. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hockberger. For the veterans among your Hockberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockberger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Hockberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hockberger in 1965 was 70, and 69 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hockberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockberger 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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