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Hogler Family History

Hogler 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: Hosler, Hegler, Holler, Hoger, Hagler, Fogler, Hopler, Hogle, Kogler

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Where is the Hogler family from?

You can see how Hogler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Hogler family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hogler's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hogler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hogler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hogler. 40% of Hogler men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Hogler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hogler were Machinist and Textile.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Facing
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Textile
    23%

What Hogler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Hogler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogler 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Hogler. 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 113 military records available for the last name Hogler. For the veterans among your Hogler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hogler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hogler in 1962 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

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