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Hooghe Family History

Hooghe 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: Hooge, Hough, Hoog, Hodge, Hogue, Hogle, Hoople, Hoge, Houge, Hoose

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Where is the Hooghe family from?

You can see how Hooghe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hooghe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hooghe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hooghe families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hooghe's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hooghe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hooghe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hooghe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Hooghe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hooghe 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Hooghe. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hooghe. For the veterans among your Hooghe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hooghe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Hooghe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hooghe in 1964 was 76, and 91 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hooghe 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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