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Hogner Family History

Hogner 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: Horner, Hoger, Hosner, Hohner, Hegner, Honer, Bogner, Hagner, Hoener

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Where is the Hogner family from?

You can see how Hogner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hogner family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hogner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hogner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hogner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hogner. 28% of Hogner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hogner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hogner were Labor and Clerk. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hogner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogner 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Hogner. 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 836 military records available for the last name Hogner. For the veterans among your Hogner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hogner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hogner in 1963 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

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