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Sogue Family History

Sogue 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: Bogue, Hogue, Sogge, Logue, Pogue, Loge, Begue, Mogul, Bogle, Roque

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Where is the Sogue family from?

You can see how Sogue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sogue family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sogue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sogue families living in Iowa. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sogue's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sogue families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sogue 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 Sogue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sogue. 20% of Sogue men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sogue women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sogue were New Worker and 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
    20%
  • Fireman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Sogue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sogue 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 Sogue. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sogue. For the veterans among your Sogue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sogue lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Sogue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sogue in 1986 was 60, and 43 in 1993.

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