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Hockenberger Family History

Hockenberger 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: Hohenberger, Guckenberger, Hockenberry, Poffenberger, Rinkenberger

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Where is the Hockenberger family from?

You can see how Hockenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockenberger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hockenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hockenberger families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hockenberger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hockenberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hockenberger 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 Hockenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hockenberger. 34% of Hockenberger men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Hockenberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hockenberger were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Hockenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hockenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockenberger 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Hockenberger. 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 362 military records available for the last name Hockenberger. For the veterans among your Hockenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockenberger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hockenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hockenberger in 1956 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hockenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockenberger 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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