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Hogkiss Family History

Hogkiss 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: Hodgkiss, Hopkins, Hoskins, Hodgkins, Hawkins, Kiss, Hoskin, Higgins

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Where is the Hogkiss family from?

You can see how Hogkiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogkiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogkiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hogkiss families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hogkiss's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hogkiss families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Hogkiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogkiss 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hogkiss. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hogkiss. For the veterans among your Hogkiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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