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Hoages Family History

Hoages 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: Hoage, Hodges, Hayes, Hagen, Hager, Coates, Goates, Holmes, Borges

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Where is the Hoages family from?

You can see how Hoages families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoages family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoages families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hoages families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoages's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hoages families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoages 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 Hoages ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoages. 60% of Hoages 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Hoages. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoages 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hoages. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hoages. For the veterans among your Hoages ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoages lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoages 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoages

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