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Hodgerson Family History

Hodgerson 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: Holgerson, Rodgerson, Hogenson, Helgerson, Fogerson, Rogerson

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Where is the Hodgerson family from?

You can see how Hodgerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hodgerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hodgerson family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hodgerson's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hodgerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodgerson 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 Hodgerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hodgerson. 100% of Hodgerson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hodgerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Hodgerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgerson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hodgerson. 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 159 military records available for the last name Hodgerson. For the veterans among your Hodgerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgerson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hodgerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hodgerson in 1967 was 74, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hodgerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgerson 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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