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Dhooge Family History

Dhooge Surname 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: Hooge, Hoog, Hodge, Droge, Doose, Dodge, Droege, Deloge, Hoge, Houge

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Where is the Dhooge family from?

You can see how Dhooge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dhooge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Dhooge families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dhooge's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dhooge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dhooge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dhooge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Switchboard Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dhooge. 27% of Dhooge men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dhooge women worked as a Switchboard Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Electrician
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Switchboard Operator
    100%

What Dhooge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Dhooge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dhooge 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Dhooge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 280 military records available for the last name Dhooge. For the veterans among your Dhooge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dhooge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dhooge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dhooge in 1962 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dhooge ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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