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Hodnit Family History

Hodnit 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: Hornik, Honig, Hodnett, Hoblit, Hoenig, Hornig, Hudnut, Hodgin, Hoit

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Where is the Hodnit family from?

You can see how Hodnit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodnit family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Hodnit families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodnit's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hodnit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodnit 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 Hodnit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Washwoman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodnit. 100% of Hodnit women worked as a Washwoman.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Washwoman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Hodnit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodnit 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hodnit. 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 military records available for the last name Hodnit. For the veterans among your Hodnit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodnit lifespan?

Average Hodnit life expectancy in 1991 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodnit 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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