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Hogseth Family History

Hogseth 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: Hogsett, Helseth, Roseth, Borseth, Hogsed, Hogarth, Halseth, Forseth

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Where is the Hogseth family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hogseth. 43% of Hogseth men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Hogseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Hogseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogseth 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Hogseth. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hogseth. For the veterans among your Hogseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogseth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hogseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hogseth in 1964 was 84, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hogseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogseth 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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