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Hochgraef Family History

Hochgraef 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: Hochrein, Hochgesang, Cochran, Hoerauf, Hogrefe, Hochman, Hochstadt

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Where is the Hochgraef family from?

You can see how Hochgraef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochgraef family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hochgraef families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hochgraef's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hochgraef families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Hochgraef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochgraef 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hochgraef. 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 64 military records available for the last name Hochgraef. For the veterans among your Hochgraef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochgraef lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Hochgraef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hochgraef in 1985 was 73, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochgraef 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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