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Hodnill Family History

Hodnill 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: Hudnall, Dodrill, Hodell, Hudnell, Hill, Cornell, Hamill, Horning

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Where is the Hodnill family from?

You can see how Hodnill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodnill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hodnill family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodnill's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hodnill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Hodnill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodnill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hodnill. 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 Hodnill. For the veterans among your Hodnill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hodnill

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