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Hoads Family History

Hoads 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: Hoad, Roads, Rhoads, Hood, Haas, Hass, Woods, Hold, Hans, Hada

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Where is the Hoads family from?

You can see how Hoads families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoads family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Hoads families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hoads families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hoads's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hoads families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Hoads. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoads 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hoads. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Hoads. For the veterans among your Hoads ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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