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Hogsett Family History

Hogsett Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Høgseth or Høgset: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named mostly from Old Norse Heggsetr a compound of heggr ‘bird cherry (tree)’ + setr ‘farmstead dwelling’.

First element may also be Old Norse haugr ‘hill mound’ (see Haug).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hogsett family from?

You can see how Hogsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogsett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogsett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hogsett families living in Cornwall. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hogsett's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Hogsett families in 1891.
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What did your Hogsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hogsett. 22% of Hogsett men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hogsett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hogsett were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hogsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogsett 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Hogsett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hogsett. For the veterans among your Hogsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogsett lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hogsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hogsett in 1952 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogsett 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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