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Hoctchkiss Family History

Hoctchkiss 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: Hotchkiss, Hotchkin, Hutchins, Hodgkiss, Houtchens, Houchins

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Where is the Hoctchkiss family from?

You can see how Hoctchkiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoctchkiss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hoctchkiss family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoctchkiss's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Hoctchkiss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Hoctchkiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoctchkiss 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoctchkiss. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hoctchkiss. For the veterans among your Hoctchkiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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