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Hogus Family History

Hogus 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: Hogue, Bogus, Vogus, Rogus, Fogus, Hugus, House, Mogul, Boggs, Angus

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Where is the Hogus family from?

You can see how Hogus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hogus families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Hogus families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hogus's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hogus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hogus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hogus. 36% of Hogus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hogus women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    22%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Fisherman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Hogus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogus 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 Hogus. 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 88 military records available for the last name Hogus. For the veterans among your Hogus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Hogus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hogus in 1963 was 58, and 88 in 1996.

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