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Hoegger Family History

Hoegger Name 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: Honegger, Hegger, Hoeger, Egger, Hegge, Hegler, Hoger, Hoelzer

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Where is the Hoegger family from?

You can see how Hoegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoegger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoegger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hoegger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hoegger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoegger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoegger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoegger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoegger. 100% of Hoegger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Hoegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoegger 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Hoegger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Hoegger. For the veterans among your Hoegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoegger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hoegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hoegger in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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