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Hoogstra Family History

Hoogstra 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: Hornstra, Boonstra, Hoekstra, Hofstra, Kooistra, Hogston, Hamstra

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Where is the Hoogstra family from?

You can see how Hoogstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoogstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hoogstra families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hoogstra's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hoogstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoogstra 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 Hoogstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoogstra. 40% of Hoogstra men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoogstra women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Printer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hoogstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Hoogstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoogstra 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Hoogstra. 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 68 military records available for the last name Hoogstra. For the veterans among your Hoogstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoogstra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hoogstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hoogstra in 1964 was 64, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoogstra 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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