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Hodgest Family History

Hodgest 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: Hodges, Hodes, Hodnett, Hodge, Hodgetts, Hargest, Hodgen, Longest

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Where is the Hodgest family from?

You can see how Hodgest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgest family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hodgest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Hodgest family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodgest's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Hodgest families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodgest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Hodgest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgest 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 Hodgest. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hodgest. For the veterans among your Hodgest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgest lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Hodgest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hodgest in 1980 was 68, and 19 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgest 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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