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Hoeg Family History

Hoeg Surname Meaning

Danish (Høeg): nickname or metonymic occupational name for a falconer from høg ‘hawk’ (see Hawk).

This surname also occurs in Norway.

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


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Where is the Hoeg family from?

You can see how Hoeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoeg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Hoeg families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 79% of all the recorded Hoeg's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hoeg families in 1911.
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What did your Hoeg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hoeg. 50% of Hoeg 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
    50%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeg 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Hoeg. 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 515 military records available for the last name Hoeg. For the veterans among your Hoeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeg lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoeg in 1944 was 48, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeg 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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