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Hoecht Family History

Hoecht 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: Hecht, Hoechst, Hoch, Horch, Hosch, Hoehn, Luecht, Recht, Specht

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Where is the Hoecht family from?

You can see how Hoecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hoecht families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoecht's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoecht 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 93 census records available for the last name Hoecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoecht 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hoecht. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hoecht. For the veterans among your Hoecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoecht lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Hoecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hoecht in 1985 was 86, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoecht 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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