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Hoechstetter Family History

Hoechstetter 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: Hochstatter, Hochstetler, Hofstetter, Helmstetter, Hostetter

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Where is the Hoechstetter family from?

You can see how Hoechstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoechstetter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hoechstetter families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoechstetter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoechstetter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoechstetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Hoechstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoechstetter 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Hoechstetter. 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 42 military records available for the last name Hoechstetter. For the veterans among your Hoechstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoechstetter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Hoechstetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hoechstetter in 1964 was 79, and 79 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoechstetter 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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