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Hoc Family History

Hoc Surname 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: Ho, Hock, Hoch, Hoy, Hoo, Hoe, Hou, Koc, Hoh, Hon

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Where is the Hoc family from?

You can see how Hoc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoc family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoc families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Hoc families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hoc's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoc families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoc 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Hoc. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hoc. For the veterans among your Hoc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoc lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Hoc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hoc in 1976 was 69, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoc 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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