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Hogston Family History

Hogston Surname Meaning

English (Buckinghamshire): habitational name from Hoxton (Middlesex) from an Old English personal name Hōc (genitive Hōces) or Hogg (genitive Hogges)

+ Old English tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

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


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Where is the Hogston family from?

You can see how Hogston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Hogston families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hogston's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Hogston families in 1891.
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What did your Hogston 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 Hogston. 100% of Hogston men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Hogston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hogston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogston 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hogston. 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 359 military records available for the last name Hogston. For the veterans among your Hogston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogston lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hogston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hogston in 1951 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogston 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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