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Hogstrom Family History

Hogstrom 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: Hagstrom, Holstrom, Hegstrom, Hogston, Mostrom, Borgstrom, Haggstrom

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Where is the Hogstrom family from?

You can see how Hogstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hogstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Hogstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hogstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hogstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogstrom 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 Hogstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hogstrom. 31% of Hogstrom men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hogstrom women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hogstrom were Superintendent and Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Superintendent
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Hogstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hogstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogstrom 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hogstrom. 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 218 military records available for the last name Hogstrom. For the veterans among your Hogstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogstrom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hogstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hogstrom in 1962 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogstrom 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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