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Hockhausen Family History

Hockhausen 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: Hochhauser, Holzhausen, Stockhausen, Nordhausen, Holthusen

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Where is the Hockhausen family from?

You can see how Hockhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockhausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockhausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hockhausen families living in Iowa. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hockhausen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hockhausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hockhausen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hockhausen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Hockhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockhausen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hockhausen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hockhausen. For the veterans among your Hockhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockhausen lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Hockhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hockhausen in 1990 was 60, and 78 in 1994.

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