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Hoddinott Family History

Hoddinott Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hodnett.

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


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Where is the Hoddinott family from?

You can see how Hoddinott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoddinott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoddinott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 156 Hoddinott families living in Somerset. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hoddinott's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hoddinott families in 1891.
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What did your Hoddinott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoddinott. 13% of Hoddinott men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 74% of Hoddinott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoddinott were Cowman and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Police Constable
    9%
  • Cowman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hoddinott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoddinott 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 899 immigration records available for the last name Hoddinott. 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 957 military records available for the last name Hoddinott. For the veterans among your Hoddinott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoddinott lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Hoddinott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hoddinott in 1943 was 44, and 73 in 2003.

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