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Hoogstad Family History

Hoogstad 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: Hofstad, Rogstad, Hegstad, Holstad, Krogstad, Skogstad, Homstad

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Where is the Hoogstad family from?

You can see how Hoogstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoogstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoogstad families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoogstad's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Hoogstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoogstad 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 Hoogstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoogstad. 100% of Hoogstad men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Hoogstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Hoogstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoogstad 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Hoogstad. 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 military records available for the last name Hoogstad. For the veterans among your Hoogstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoogstad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hoogstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoogstad in 1967 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoogstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoogstad 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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