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Hogue Family History

Hogue Surname Meaning

French (Normandy Maine): topographic name derived from Old Norse haugr ‘hill’.

It may also be a habitational name from La Hogue, the name of several places in the northwestern part of France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hogue family from?

You can see how Hogue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Hogue families living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hogue's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hogue families in 1891.
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What did your Hogue ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hogue. 100% of Hogue men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 73% of Hogue 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    17%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 54,000 census records available for the last name Hogue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogue 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hogue. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Hogue. For the veterans among your Hogue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogue lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hogue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1950. The average life expectancy for Hogue in 1944 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogue 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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