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Hockelberg Family History

Hockelberg 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: Hackenberg, Holberg, Helberg, Eichelberg, Hockenberry, Hochberg

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Where is the Hockelberg family from?

You can see how Hockelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockelberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockelberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hockelberg families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hockelberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hockelberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Hockelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockelberg 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Hockelberg. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hockelberg. For the veterans among your Hockelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockelberg lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Hockelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hockelberg in 1985 was 99, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockelberg 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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