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Hoq Family History

Hoq 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: Ho, Hoy, Hoo, Hoe, Haq, Hou, Hoh, Hon, Hom, Hop

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Where is the Hoq family from?

You can see how Hoq families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoq family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Hoq family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoq's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hoq families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoq surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Hoq. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoq 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hoq. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hoq. For the veterans among your Hoq ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoq lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoq 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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