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Hoche Family History

Hoche 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: Hoch, Poche, Roche, Hache, Boche, Hyche, Cocke, House, Hone, Hose

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Where is the Hoche family from?

You can see how Hoche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoche family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoche families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Hoche family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoche's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hoche families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoche ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Hoche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoche 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Hoche. 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 472 military records available for the last name Hoche. For the veterans among your Hoche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoche lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hoche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoche in 1965 was 74, and 64 in 2003.

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