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Hoogerwerf Family History

Hoogerwerf Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from a hoge werf ‘high building site wharf’.

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


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You can see how Hoogerwerf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoogerwerf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hoogerwerf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Hoogerwerf families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hoogerwerf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoogerwerf families in 1920.
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What did your Hoogerwerf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoogerwerf. 75% of Hoogerwerf 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
    75%
  • Tool Amp Die Maker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Hoogerwerf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoogerwerf 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 Hoogerwerf. 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 225 military records available for the last name Hoogerwerf. For the veterans among your Hoogerwerf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoogerwerf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hoogerwerf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hoogerwerf in 1963 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

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