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Hochstetter Family History

Hochstetter 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, Hostetter, Hochstedler

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Where is the Hochstetter family from?

You can see how Hochstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochstetter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochstetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hochstetter families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochstetter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hochstetter families in 1891.
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What did your Hochstetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hochstetter. 33% of Hochstetter men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hochstetter women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hochstetter were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Hochstetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hochstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochstetter 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Hochstetter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hochstetter. For the veterans among your Hochstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochstetter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hochstetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hochstetter in 1953 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochstetter 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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