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Hogh Family History

Hogh 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: Hugh, Hoch, High, Hogg, Hough, Hoh, Hoge, Bogh, Hoga, Hoth

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Where is the Hogh family from?

You can see how Hogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hogh families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hogh's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hogh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogh 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 Hogh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hogh. 36% of Hogh men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hogh women worked as a Seamer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hogh were Manager and Photo Finisher. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Tailor
    22%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamer
    50%
  • Photo Finisher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogh 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Hogh. 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 215 military records available for the last name Hogh. For the veterans among your Hogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hogh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hogh in 1962 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

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