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Hogsflesh Family History

Hogsflesh Surname Meaning

from Middle English hog(ge) ‘hog pig’ + flesh fles flech ‘flesh’ (Old English hogg + flǣsc). Perhaps it was given to someone who was as fat as a pig or to a pork butcher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hogsflesh family from?

You can see how Hogsflesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogsflesh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Hogsflesh families living in Surrey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hogsflesh's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hogsflesh families in 1891.
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What did your Hogsflesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hogsflesh. 50% of Hogsflesh men worked as a Bricklayer and 89% of Hogsflesh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hogsflesh were Public Works Contractors Labourer and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Public Works Contractors Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    12%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 103 military records available for the last name Hogsflesh. For the veterans among your Hogsflesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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