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Hodshon Family History

Hodshon 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: Hodsdon, Hodson, Holston, Houston, Hogston, Hudson, Hobson, Roshon

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Where is the Hodshon family from?

You can see how Hodshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodshon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodshon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Hodshon families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodshon's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hodshon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodshon 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 Hodshon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hodshon. 100% of Hodshon 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 390 census records available for the last name Hodshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodshon 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Hodshon. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hodshon. For the veterans among your Hodshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodshon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hodshon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hodshon in 1963 was 79, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodshon 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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