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Hodek Family History

Hodek 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, Hodes, Hoek, Godek, Hodel, Bodek, Hosek, Hoder, Hudek, Houdek

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Where is the Hodek family from?

You can see how Hodek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Hodek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hodek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hodek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodek 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 Hodek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hodek. 17% of Hodek men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hodek women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hodek were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Printer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Hodek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hodek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodek 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Hodek. 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 254 military records available for the last name Hodek. For the veterans among your Hodek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hodek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hodek in 1960 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hodek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodek 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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