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Hogkins Family History

Hogkins 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: Hopkins, Hoskins, Hodgkins, Hawkins, Hoskin, Higgins, Dockins

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Where is the Hogkins family from?

You can see how Hogkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hogkins family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Hogkins's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Hogkins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogkins 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 Hogkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hogkins. 50% of Hogkins 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Hogkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogkins 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hogkins. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hogkins. For the veterans among your Hogkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogkins lifespan?

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