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Hogges Family History

Hogges 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: Hogge, Hodges, Holmes, Borges, Hegge, Boggs, Gorges, Hogg, Hoger

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Where is the Hogges family from?

You can see how Hogges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogges family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hogges families living in Georgia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hogges's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Hogges families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hogges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hogges. 100% of Hogges men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Hogges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogges 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hogges. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hogges. For the veterans among your Hogges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogges lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hogges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hogges in 1955 was 33, and 59 in 2003.

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