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Hochrein Name Meaning

German: either a distinguishing name of a person named Rein (see Rein ) living at a high location from Middle High German hōh ‘high’ or a topographic name which is more likely denoting a high berm or embankment from Middle Low German rein ‘edge of a field border berm’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hochstein, Hoeschen, Schlein, Hochreiter, Holstein, Schein, Hochberg

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Where is the Hochrein family from?

You can see how Hochrein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochrein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochrein families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Hochrein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hochrein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hochrein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hochrein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hochrein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hochrein. 25% of Hochrein men worked as a Farming and 34% of Hochrein women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hochrein were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    25%
  • Superintendent
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Car Packer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Hochrein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochrein 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Hochrein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 787 military records available for the last name Hochrein. For the veterans among your Hochrein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochrein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hochrein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hochrein in 1962 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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