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Hockert Family History

Hockert Surname Meaning

German (also Höckert): from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of hugi ‘heart mind spirit’ + hard ‘hardy strong’.

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


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Where is the Hockert family from?

You can see how Hockert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hockert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hockert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Hockert families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hockert's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hockert families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hockert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hockert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hockert. 40% of Hockert men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hockert women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hockert were Mechanic and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Hockert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hockert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hockert 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Hockert. 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 344 military records available for the last name Hockert. For the veterans among your Hockert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hockert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hockert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hockert in 1968 was 74, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hockert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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