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Hoech Family History

Hoech Name 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: Hoch, Horch, Hosch, Hoeck, Hoesch, Heck, Pech, Roch, Roach, Hecht

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Where is the Hoech family from?

You can see how Hoech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoech family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hoech families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoech's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hoech families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoech surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoech. 60% of Hoech men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Hoech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoech 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Hoech. 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 127 military records available for the last name Hoech. For the veterans among your Hoech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoech lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hoech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoech in 1965 was 85, and 98 in 2004.

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