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Hogness Family History

Hogness 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: Holness, Rogness, Harness, Boness, Fodness, Osness, Otness, Boggess

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Where is the Hogness family from?

You can see how Hogness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogness family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hogness families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hogness families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hogness's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hogness families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogness 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 Hogness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hogness. 63% of Hogness 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Hogness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogness 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Hogness. 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 41 military records available for the last name Hogness. For the veterans among your Hogness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogness lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hogness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hogness in 1966 was 57, and 42 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogness 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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