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Hockstetler Family History

Hockstetler 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: Hochstetler, Hochstedler, Hostetler, Hofstetter, Hochstatter

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Where is the Hockstetler family from?

You can see how Hockstetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockstetler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hockstetler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hockstetler families living in Indiana. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hockstetler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hockstetler families in 1880.
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What did your Hockstetler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Hockstetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockstetler 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hockstetler. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hockstetler. For the veterans among your Hockstetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockstetler lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Hockstetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hockstetler in 1978 was 29, and 98 in 1998.

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