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Hoeger Family History

Hoeger Surname Meaning

German (Höger): variant of Heger. Compare Hoger.

North German (Höger): from a personal name a variant of Hoyer and Hoger.

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


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Where is the Hoeger family from?

You can see how Hoeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Hoeger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoeger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoeger families in 1891.
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What did your Hoeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoeger. 36% of Hoeger men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hoeger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoeger were Machinist and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Packer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Hoeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeger 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Hoeger. 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 597 military records available for the last name Hoeger. For the veterans among your Hoeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hoeger in 1962 was 87, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeger 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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