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Hochmeister Family History

Hochmeister 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: Hachmeister, Hofmeister, Hochreiter, Hochheiser, Hoffmeister

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Where is the Hochmeister family from?

You can see how Hochmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochmeister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochmeister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hochmeister family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hochmeister's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hochmeister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hochmeister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hochmeister ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Hochmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochmeister 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Hochmeister. 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 55 military records available for the last name Hochmeister. For the veterans among your Hochmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochmeister lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hochmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hochmeister in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2002.

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