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Hockenburry Family History

Hockenburry 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: Hockenberry, Hockenbury, Hackenburg, Brackenbury, Fortenberry

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Where is the Hockenburry family from?

You can see how Hockenburry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockenburry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockenburry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hockenburry families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hockenburry's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hockenburry families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Hockenburry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockenburry 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hockenburry. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hockenburry. For the veterans among your Hockenburry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockenburry lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Hockenburry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hockenburry in 1984 was 72, and 93 in 2000.

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