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Hodeson Family History

Hodeson 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: Hodson, Hodgson, Hodes, Oveson, Okeson, Hudson, Hobson, Hokenson

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Where is the Hodeson family from?

You can see how Hodeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodeson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hodeson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hodeson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hodeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodeson 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 Hodeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hodeson. 100% of Hodeson men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Hodeson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hodeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Hodeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodeson 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Hodeson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hodeson. For the veterans among your Hodeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodeson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Hodeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hodeson in 1972 was 65, and 87 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodeson 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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