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Hoogerwerff Family History

Hoogerwerff 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: Vanderwerff, Vanderwerf, Hofferber, Dewerff, Hogrefe, Hoogerhyde

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Where is the Hoogerwerff family from?

You can see how Hoogerwerff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoogerwerff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoogerwerff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoogerwerff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoogerwerff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoogerwerff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Hoogerwerff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoogerwerff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hoogerwerff. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hoogerwerff. For the veterans among your Hoogerwerff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoogerwerff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Hoogerwerff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoogerwerff in 1971 was 77, and 84 in 1997.

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