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Hoghan Family History

Hoghan 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: Hogan, Hoggan, Bogdan, Mohan, Cogan, Kochan, Hohn, Logan, Horan

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Where is the Hoghan family from?

You can see how Hoghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hoghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hoghan families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hoghan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hoghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoghan 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 169 census records available for the last name Hoghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoghan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hoghan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hoghan. For the veterans among your Hoghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoghan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoghan 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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