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Hoogen Family History

Hoogen 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: Hogen, Horgen, Hooven, Hougen, Hooten, Hodgen, Hooge, Hagen, Howden

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Where is the Hoogen family from?

You can see how Hoogen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoogen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoogen families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hoogen's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoogen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoogen 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 Hoogen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoogen. 60% of Hoogen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Pressman
    40%

What Hoogen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Hoogen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoogen 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Hoogen. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hoogen. For the veterans among your Hoogen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoogen lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Hoogen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoogen in 1993 was 88, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoogen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoogen 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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