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Hoges Family History

Hoges 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: Hoger, Hodes, Voges, Loges, Hogen, Hoes, Howes, Hoge, Hopes, Hodges

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Where is the Hoges family from?

You can see how Hoges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hoges families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hoges's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hoges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoges 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 Hoges ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoges. 100% of Hoges men worked as a Farmworker and 100% of Hoges women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hoges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoges 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Hoges. 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 281 military records available for the last name Hoges. For the veterans among your Hoges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoges lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Hoges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hoges in 1973 was 63, and 41 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoges

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoges 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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