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Hogans Name Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Hogan with English excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hagans, Agans, Gowans, Morgans, Homans, Cowans, Ragans, Omans, Mogan

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Where is the Hogans family from?

You can see how Hogans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hogans families living in New York. This was about 15% of all the recorded Hogans's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hogans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hogans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hogans. 32% of Hogans men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Hogans women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hogans were Truck Driver and Laundress. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Laundress
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 277 immigration records available for the last name Hogans. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hogans. For the veterans among your Hogans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogans lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hogans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hogans in 1942 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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