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Hoegh Family History

Hoegh 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: Hough, Hoeg, Hong, Hugh, Haugh, Hoch, Horch, High, Hoen, Hosch

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Where is the Hoegh family from?

You can see how Hoegh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoegh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoegh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hoegh families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hoegh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hoegh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoegh 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 Hoegh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoegh. 35% of Hoegh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoegh women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farm Helper
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hoegh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoegh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoegh 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Hoegh. 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 254 military records available for the last name Hoegh. For the veterans among your Hoegh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoegh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoegh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoegh in 1964 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoegh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoegh 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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