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Hodil Family History

Hodil 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: Hodel, Godel, Bodin, Rodis, Model, Lodi, Bodi, Hodak, Hodes, Honig

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Where is the Hodil family from?

You can see how Hodil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hodil family living in Berkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hodil's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Hodil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodil 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 Hodil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hodil. 67% of Hodil men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hodil women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hodil were Repairman and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Repairman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Hodil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Hodil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodil 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hodil. 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 97 military records available for the last name Hodil. For the veterans among your Hodil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodil lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hodil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hodil in 1964 was 78, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodil 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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