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Hodnett Family History

Hodnett Surname Meaning

English (Shropshire): habitational name from Hodnet (Shropshire). The placename probably means ‘pleasant valley’ from Proto-Welsh hǭd + nant.

This English name has been established in Ireland (Cork) since the 17th century.

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


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Where is the Hodnett family from?

You can see how Hodnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 75 Hodnett families living in Shropshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hodnett's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Hodnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodnett 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 Hodnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hodnett. 20% of Hodnett men worked as a Gardener and 87% of Hodnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hodnett were Stevedore Heavy Workes and Housewife.

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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

  • Gardener
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Marine Insurance Clerk
    10%
  • Stevedore Heavy Workes
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Hodnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodnett 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 Hodnett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hodnett. For the veterans among your Hodnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodnett lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hodnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hodnett in 1950 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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