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Hoggett Family History

Hoggett Surname Meaning

see Hoggard. The following early bearers may alternatively belong with (2) or (3).

from a diminutive form of Hogge a Middle English pet form of Roger.

see Hockett.

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


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Where is the Hoggett family from?

You can see how Hoggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoggett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 109 Hoggett families living in Durham. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hoggett's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hoggett families in 1891.
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What did your Hoggett 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 Hoggett. 20% of Hoggett men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Hoggett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoggett were Hairdresser 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
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Hairdresser
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hoggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoggett 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Hoggett. 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 648 military records available for the last name Hoggett. For the veterans among your Hoggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoggett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hoggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hoggett in 1965 was 81, and 56 in 2004.

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