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Hockstader Family History

Hockstader 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: Dockstader, Hochstatter, Hochstadt, Sacksteder, Hochstedler

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Where is the Hockstader family from?

You can see how Hockstader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockstader family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockstader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hockstader families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hockstader's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hockstader families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hockstader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hockstader ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Hockstader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockstader 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Hockstader. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hockstader. For the veterans among your Hockstader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockstader lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Hockstader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hockstader in 1972 was 91, and 67 in 1998.

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