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Hoach Family History

Hoach 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: Roach, Hoch, Horch, Hosch, Coach, Hach, Loach, Bach, Mach, Roch

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Where is the Hoach family from?

You can see how Hoach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoach family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hoach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hoach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trapper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoach. 50% of Hoach men worked as a Trapper. .

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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 1940

  • Trapper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Hoach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoach 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Hoach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Hoach. For the veterans among your Hoach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Hoach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hoach in 1957 was 31, and 79 in 2002.

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