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Hodet Family History

Hodet 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: Hodes, Hodel, Hoder, Hovet, Rode, Hyde, Homer, Holder, Hone, Hose

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Where is the Hodet family from?

You can see how Hodet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hodet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Hodet families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodet's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hodet families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodet 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 Hodet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodet. 100% of Hodet women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hodet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Hodet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodet 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hodet. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hodet. For the veterans among your Hodet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodet lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Hodet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hodet in 1997 was 86, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodet 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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