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Hodgkin Family History

Hodgkin Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Ho(d)gkin a pet form of Hodge + -kin (see Hodge).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hodgkin family from?

You can see how Hodgkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodgkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Hodgkin families living in Leicestershire. This was about 13% of all the recorded Hodgkin's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Hodgkin families in 1891.
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What did your Hodgkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hodgkin. 15% of Hodgkin men worked as a Bricklayer and 74% of Hodgkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hodgkin were Retired and 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

  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Farmworker
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Retired
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Hodgkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hodgkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgkin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hodgkin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hodgkin. For the veterans among your Hodgkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgkin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hodgkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hodgkin in 1957 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgkin 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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