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Hoogstrate Family History

Hoogstrate 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, Holgate, Hoekstra, Hofstra, Strate, Westrate

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoogstrate 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 Hoogstrate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Folder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoogstrate. 100% of Hoogstrate women worked as a Folder.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Hoogstrate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoogstrate 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Hoogstrate. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hoogstrate. For the veterans among your Hoogstrate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoogstrate lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Hoogstrate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hoogstrate in 1972 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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