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Hogansen Family History

Hogansen 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: Hoganson, Gansen, Johansen, Hokanson, Hogenson, Mogensen, Hansen

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Where is the Hogansen family from?

You can see how Hogansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogansen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hogansen families living in Minnesota. This was about 73% of all the recorded Hogansen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hogansen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogansen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Hogansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogansen 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Hogansen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hogansen. For the veterans among your Hogansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogansen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Hogansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hogansen in 1973 was 93, and 62 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogansen 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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