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Hoage Family History

Hoage Surname Meaning

Variant of Hoag. Americanized form of Norwegian Hauge.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoage family from?

You can see how Hoage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoage family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hoage families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hoage's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hoage families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoage 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 Hoage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoage. 33% of Hoage men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hoage women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoage were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Hoage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoage 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Hoage. 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 453 military records available for the last name Hoage. For the veterans among your Hoage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoage lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hoage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hoage in 1958 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoage 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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