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Hogya Family History

Hogya 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: Hoga, Haga, Hoy, Koga, Moya, Goya, Hogg, Hogan, Hoger, Soga

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Where is the Hogya family from?

You can see how Hogya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogya family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hogya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hogya families living in New Jersey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hogya's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hogya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hogya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hogya. 60% of Hogya men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hogya women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Hogya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogya 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Hogya. 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 245 military records available for the last name Hogya. For the veterans among your Hogya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogya lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hogya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hogya in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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