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Hogelin Family History

Hogelin 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: Hagelin, Helin, Hogen, Heglin, Gelin, Gogolin, Koglin, Hogeland

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Where is the Hogelin family from?

You can see how Hogelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogelin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogelin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hogelin family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hogelin's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hogelin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hogelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hogelin. 50% of Hogelin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Hogelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogelin 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Hogelin. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hogelin. For the veterans among your Hogelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogelin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Hogelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hogelin in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 1999.

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