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Hochdorffer Family History

Hochdorffer 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: Kochendorfer, Schiffer, Hochhauser, Coffer, Hochstatter, Hochhalter

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Where is the Hochdorffer family from?

You can see how Hochdorffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochdorffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hochdorffer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hochdorffer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hochdorffer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Hochdorffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochdorffer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hochdorffer. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hochdorffer. For the veterans among your Hochdorffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochdorffer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Hochdorffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hochdorffer in 1974 was 52, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochdorffer 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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