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Hoghen Family History

Hoghen 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: Hogen, Hughen, Hoglen, Hagen, Howden, Holten, Bogen, Hohn, Hoen

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Where is the Hoghen family from?

You can see how Hoghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoghen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hoghen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Hoghen families living in Kent. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hoghen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hoghen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoghen 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 Hoghen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoghen. 60% of Hoghen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Hoghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoghen 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Hoghen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hoghen. For the veterans among your Hoghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoghen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoghen 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 Hoghen

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