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Hodock Family History

Hodock 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: Hydock, Hoock, Hudock, Hook, Hock, Haddock, Dock, Hodak, Howick

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Where is the Hodock family from?

You can see how Hodock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodock family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Hodock family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodock's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hodock families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hodock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodock. 84% of Hodock men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    84%
  • Farmer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Hodock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodock 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hodock. 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 120 military records available for the last name Hodock. For the veterans among your Hodock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodock lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Hodock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hodock in 1975 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodock 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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