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Hoechst Family History

Hoechst Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived in a very high place (high on a mountainside or at the top of a tenement building)

from the superlative form of Middle High German hōh ‘high’ (modern German hoch).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoechst family from?

You can see how Hoechst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoechst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoechst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Hoechst families living in New Jersey. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hoechst's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hoechst families in 1880.
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What did your Hoechst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoechst. 72% of Hoechst men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Mechanic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Hoechst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoechst 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Hoechst. 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 228 military records available for the last name Hoechst. For the veterans among your Hoechst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoechst lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hoechst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hoechst in 1955 was 29, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoechst 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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