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Hooghuis Family History

Hooghuis 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: Groothuis, Berghuis, Bolhuis, Holguin, Wolthuis, Holthus, Voorhis

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Where is the Hooghuis family from?

You can see how Hooghuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hooghuis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hooghuis family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hooghuis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hooghuis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hooghuis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hooghuis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hooghuis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Hooghuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hooghuis 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Hooghuis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hooghuis. For the veterans among your Hooghuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hooghuis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hooghuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hooghuis in 1964 was 73, and 71 in 2003.

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