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Hogt Family History

Hogt 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: Vogt, Holt, Host, Hogg, Hott, Hoge, Fogt, Hout, Hoga, Hoyt

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Where is the Hogt family from?

You can see how Hogt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Hogt families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hogt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hogt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogt 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 Hogt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hogt. 22% of Hogt men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Hogt women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hogt were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hogt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogt 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Hogt. 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 183 military records available for the last name Hogt. For the veterans among your Hogt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogt lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hogt

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