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Hodesdon Family History

Hodesdon 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: Hodsdon, Hodson, Hodgson, Hodgdon, Holston, Houston, Hogston, Modesto

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Where is the Hodesdon family from?

You can see how Hodesdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodesdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodesdon families were found in USA in 1840. In 1891 there was 1 Hodesdon family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodesdon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hodesdon families in 1891.
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What did your Hodesdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hodesdon. 100% of Hodesdon men worked as a Bricklayer.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Hodesdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodesdon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hodesdon. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hodesdon. For the veterans among your Hodesdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hodesdon

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