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Hodsen Family History

Hodsen 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: Holsen, Hodson, Hodgen, Housen, House, Olsen, Hose, Boden, Hyden

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Where is the Hodsen family from?

You can see how Hodsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hodsen families living in Middlesex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hodsen's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hodsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodsen 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 Hodsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hodsen. 100% of Hodsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Hodsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodsen 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Hodsen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hodsen. For the veterans among your Hodsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodsen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodsen 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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