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Hoggens Family History

Hoggens 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: Higgens, Hodgens, Higgins, Hogen, Heggen, Horgen, Boggess, Hoggan

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Where is the Hoggens family from?

You can see how Hoggens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoggens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoggens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Hoggens family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoggens's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Hoggens families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Hoggens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoggens 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hoggens. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hoggens. For the veterans among your Hoggens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoggens lifespan?

Average Hoggens life expectancy in 1966 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoggens 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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