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Hodgks Family History

Hodgks 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, Hodak, Hodes, Hodge, Hooks, Hodgkins, Hodgkiss, Hodgins

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Where is the Hodgks family from?

You can see how Hodgks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgks family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hodgks families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodgks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hodgks families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hodgks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgks 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hodgks. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hodgks. For the veterans among your Hodgks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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