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Hoga Family History

Hoga Surname Meaning

Polish: unexplained. Japanese (Hōga): written 奉賀 ‘respectful congratulations’. It is found mostly in northeastern Japan.

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


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Where is the Hoga family from?

You can see how Hoga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoga family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hoga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Hoga families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hoga's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hoga families in 1911.
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What did your Hoga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoga. 36% of Hoga men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Hoga women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoga were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoga 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Hoga. 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 305 military records available for the last name Hoga. For the veterans among your Hoga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Hoga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hoga in 1963 was 66, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoga 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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