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Hogland Family History

Hogland Surname Meaning

Swedish (Högland): ornamental or topographic name from hög ‘high’ + land ‘land’. Americanized form of Norwegian Haugland and Swedish Höglund (see Hoglund)

and possibly also of Dutch Hoogland or Hogeland. Compare Hoagland and Hogeland.

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


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Where is the Hogland family from?

You can see how Hogland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Hogland families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hogland's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hogland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogland 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 Hogland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hogland. 27% of Hogland men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Hogland women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hogland were Miner and Saleslady.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Miner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Hogland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hogland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hogland. 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 914 military records available for the last name Hogland. For the veterans among your Hogland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogland lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hogland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hogland in 1956 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hogland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogland 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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