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Hoghes Family History

Hoghes 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: Hughes, Holmes, Hoger, Hodes, Hogsed, Hogue, Voges, Loges, Hogen

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Where is the Hoghes family from?

You can see how Hoghes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoghes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoghes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Hoghes families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoghes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hoghes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoghes 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 Hoghes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoghes. 17% of Hoghes men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Hoghes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoghes were Salesman and Stenog.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Servant
    9%
  • Stenog
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoghes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoghes 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Hoghes. 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 167 military records available for the last name Hoghes. For the veterans among your Hoghes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoghes lifespan?

Average Hoghes life expectancy in 1970 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoghes 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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