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Hogate Name Meaning

English: apparently a variant of Hoggatt .

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


Similar surnames: Fugate, Holgate, Coate, Legate, Tongate, Hogard, Hoare, Adgate, Hogge

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Where is the Hogate family from?

You can see how Hogate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Hogate families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hogate's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hogate families in 1840.
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What did your Hogate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hogate. 25% of Hogate men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Hogate women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hogate were Clerk and Student. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Student
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hogate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogate 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Hogate. 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 262 military records available for the last name Hogate. For the veterans among your Hogate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogate lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hogate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hogate in 1957 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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