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Hochron Family History

Hochron 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: Hochrein, Cochran, Hochman, Cothron, Cochren, Cohron, Rochon, Chon

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Where is the Hochron family from?

You can see how Hochron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochron family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hochron family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochron's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hochron families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hochron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hochron ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hochron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochron 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hochron. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hochron. For the veterans among your Hochron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochron lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hochron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hochron in 1966 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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