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Hogberg Family History

Hogberg Surname Meaning

Swedish (Högberg): ornamental name composed of the elements hög ‘high’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Hogberg family from?

You can see how Hogberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hogberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Hogberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hogberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hogberg families in 1911.
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What did your Hogberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hogberg. 72% of Hogberg 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
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%

What Hogberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hogberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogberg 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hogberg. 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 652 military records available for the last name Hogberg. For the veterans among your Hogberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogberg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hogberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hogberg in 1959 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogberg 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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