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Hochman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hochmann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: descriptive nickname for a tall man from Middle High German hōch (German hoch) ‘tall’ + man (German Mann) ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Rochman, Kochman, Rothman, Bachman, Hockman, Hackman, Holdman

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Where is the Hochman family from?

You can see how Hochman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hochman families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hochman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hochman families in 1891.
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What did your Hochman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocer Shop Keeper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hochman. 100% of Hochman men worked as a Grocer Shop Keeper and 100% of Hochman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grocer Shop Keeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hochman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hochman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hochman. For the veterans among your Hochman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hochman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hochman in 1949 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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