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Hogerty Family History

Hogerty 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: Hogarty, Gogerty, Hagerty, Fogerty, Hoger, Hogarth, Hohertz, Fogarty

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Where is the Hogerty family from?

You can see how Hogerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogerty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogerty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hogerty family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Hogerty's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hogerty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogerty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hogerty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hogerty. 24% of Hogerty men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Hogerty women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hogerty were Accountant and Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Accountant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hogerty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogerty 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Hogerty. 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 155 military records available for the last name Hogerty. For the veterans among your Hogerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogerty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hogerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hogerty in 1967 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogerty 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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