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Hockemeyer Name Meaning

German:: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer ) who also ran a local general store which was typically the case in rural communities in the 18th century providing a service for the community and additional income for the owner. See Hock . possibly also an occupational name for a supervisor of small traders from Middle High German hocke ‘street trader’ + meier ‘official steward’.

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


Similar surnames: Beckemeyer, Rosemeyer, Heinemeyer, Wedemeyer, Holtmeyer, Brockmeyer

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Where is the Hockemeyer family from?

You can see how Hockemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockemeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hockemeyer families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hockemeyer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hockemeyer families in 1891.
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What did your Hockemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hockemeyer. 50% of Hockemeyer men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Hockemeyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hockemeyer were Labor and Cleaningmaid. .

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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
    50%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    78%
  • Cleaningmaid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hockemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockemeyer 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Hockemeyer. 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 196 military records available for the last name Hockemeyer. For the veterans among your Hockemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockemeyer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hockemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hockemeyer in 1957 was 68, and 93 in 2004.

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