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Hooger Family History

Hooger 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: Hoger, Horger, Hoover, Hooper, Hooker, Hoeger, Hoober, Hooge, Hooser

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Where is the Hooger family from?

You can see how Hooger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hooger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hooger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Hooger families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hooger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hooger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hooger 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 Hooger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Field Hand and Loopers were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hooger. 25% of Hooger men worked as a Field Hand and 100% of Hooger women worked as a Loopers.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Field Hand
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Loopers
    100%

What Hooger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Hooger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hooger 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hooger. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hooger. For the veterans among your Hooger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hooger lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Hooger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hooger in 1980 was 69, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hooger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hooger 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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