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Hocter Family History

Hocter 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: Holter, Horter, Hoster, Hocker, Hoctor, Docter, Porter, Hector, Oster

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Where is the Hocter family from?

You can see how Hocter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hocter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Hocter families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Hocter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hocter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocter 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 Hocter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hocter. 50% of Hocter men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Printer
    25%

What Hocter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hocter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocter 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Hocter. 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 150 military records available for the last name Hocter. For the veterans among your Hocter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Hocter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hocter in 1956 was 30, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hocter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hocter 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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