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Hoegg Family History

Hoegg Name 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: Hogg, Hegg, Hoeg, Hong, Fogg, Hagg, Hegge, Hoen, Hoe, Hoehn

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Where is the Hoegg family from?

You can see how Hoegg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoegg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoegg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Hoegg families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Hoegg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoegg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoegg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoegg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hoegg. 100% of Hoegg 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Hoegg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoegg 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Hoegg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 210 military records available for the last name Hoegg. For the veterans among your Hoegg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoegg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hoegg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hoegg in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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