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Hodai Family History

Hodai 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: Hodak, Hoda, Boda, Oda, Toda, Dai, Budai, Goda, Hai, Hoad

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Where is the Hodai family from?

You can see how Hodai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hodai family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hodai's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Hodai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodai 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 58 census records available for the last name Hodai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodai 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hodai. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hodai. For the veterans among your Hodai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodai lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Hodai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hodai in 1972 was 91, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodai 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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