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Hogger Family History

Hogger Surname Meaning

probably from an agent derivative of Middle English hog(ge) ‘pig’ (Old English hogg) and used for a swineherd.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hogger family from?

You can see how Hogger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Hogger families living in Suffolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hogger's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hogger families in 1891.
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What did your Hogger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hogger. 34% of Hogger men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Hogger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hogger were Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Printers Compositor
    23%
  • Farmworker
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hogger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogger 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Hogger. 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 560 military records available for the last name Hogger. For the veterans among your Hogger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hogger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hogger in 1964 was 88, and 82 in 2003.

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