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Hogood Family History

Hogood 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: Hogwood, Hagood, Hopgood, Hobgood, Hood, Good, Osgood, Hagwood

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Where is the Hogood family from?

You can see how Hogood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogood family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogood families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hogood family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hogood's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Hogood families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogood 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 228 census records available for the last name Hogood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogood 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hogood. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hogood. For the veterans among your Hogood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogood lifespan?

Average Hogood life expectancy in 1974 was 30 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogood 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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