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Hochstedler Family History

Hochstedler Surname Meaning

Variant of Hochstetler a surname of (ultimately) Swiss German origin.

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


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Where is the Hochstedler family from?

You can see how Hochstedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hochstedler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hochstedler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Hochstedler families living in Iowa. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hochstedler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hochstedler families in 1880.
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What did your Hochstedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hochstedler. 52% of Hochstedler men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Hochstedler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hochstedler were Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Helper
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Hochstedler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Hochstedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hochstedler 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hochstedler. 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 156 military records available for the last name Hochstedler. For the veterans among your Hochstedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hochstedler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hochstedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hochstedler in 1962 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hochstedler 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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