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Hoger Family History

Hoger Surname Meaning

German (also Höger): variant of Heger. Compare Hoeger. North German (also Höger): from the ancient Germanic personal name Hucger composed of the elements hug ‘head mind spirit’ + gēr ‘spear’. Compare Hoeger.

South German: nickname for a hunchback from Middle High German hoger ‘hump’. French: variant of Ogier.

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


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Where is the Hoger family from?

You can see how Hoger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hoger families living in Durham. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hoger's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hoger families in 1891.
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What did your Hoger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoger. 100% of Hoger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hoger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoger. For the veterans among your Hoger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hoger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoger in 1959 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoger 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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