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Hoganson Family History

Hoganson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Håkansson (see Hakanson) and its Norwegian cognates Haagensen or Håkensen (see Haakenson).

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


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Where is the Hoganson family from?

You can see how Hoganson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoganson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoganson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 60 Hoganson families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hoganson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hoganson families in 1880.
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What did your Hoganson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoganson. 30% of Hoganson men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hoganson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoganson were Miner and Beautician.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Beautician
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoganson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoganson 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Hoganson. 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 313 military records available for the last name Hoganson. For the veterans among your Hoganson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoganson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hoganson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hoganson in 1946 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoganson 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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