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Hockner Family History

Hockner 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: Hocker, Lockner, Hacker, Horner, Hackney, Rocker, Cocker, Hoffner

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Where is the Hockner family from?

You can see how Hockner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hockner families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Hockner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hockner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Hockner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockner 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hockner. 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 248 military records available for the last name Hockner. For the veterans among your Hockner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Hockner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hockner in 1967 was 62, and 69 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockner 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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