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Hochlander Family History

Hochlander 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: Highlander, Hollander, Bohlander, Bolander, Helander, Hochhauser

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Where is the Hochlander family from?

You can see how Hochlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochlander family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hochlander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hochlander families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochlander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hochlander families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hochlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hochlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hochlander. 100% of Hochlander men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Hochlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Hochlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochlander 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hochlander. 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 201 military records available for the last name Hochlander. For the veterans among your Hochlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochlander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hochlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hochlander in 1963 was 83, and 74 in 2002.

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