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Hockheiser Family History

Hockheiser 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: Hochheiser, Berkheiser, Hochhauser, Hochreiter, Olheiser, Hoheisel

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Where is the Hockheiser family from?

You can see how Hockheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockheiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hockheiser families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hockheiser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hockheiser families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Hockheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockheiser 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hockheiser. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hockheiser. For the veterans among your Hockheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockheiser lifespan?

Average Hockheiser life expectancy in 1978 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockheiser 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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