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Hodos Family History

Hodos 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: Hodes, Hoos, Hoyos, Hodor, Hodo, Hook, Hood, Roos, Boros, Rodes

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Where is the Hodos family from?

You can see how Hodos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hodos family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hodos's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hodos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodos 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 Hodos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodos. 67% of Hodos 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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Hodos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodos 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Hodos. 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 211 military records available for the last name Hodos. For the veterans among your Hodos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hodos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hodos in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodos 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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