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Hochdorf Family History

Hochdorf 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: Holdorf, Rochford, Nondorf, Hochberg, Sochor, Holtorf, Hoctor, Hodor

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Where is the Hochdorf family from?

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

What did your Hochdorf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hochdorf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Hochdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochdorf 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Hochdorf. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hochdorf. For the veterans among your Hochdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochdorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hochdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hochdorf in 1965 was 78, and 86 in 2002.

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