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Hodskinson Family History

Hodskinson Surname Meaning

see Hodgkinson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hodskinson family from?

You can see how Hodskinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodskinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodskinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Hodskinson families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hodskinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hodskinson families in 1891.
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What did your Hodskinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pec Manufacturer Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hodskinson. 50% of Hodskinson men worked as a Pec Manufacturer Engineer and 40% of Hodskinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hodskinson were Boot Repairer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pec Manufacturer Engineer
    50%
  • Boot Repairer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%
  • House Wife
    20%
  • Cotton Weaver
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Hodskinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Hodskinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodskinson 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Hodskinson. 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 45 military records available for the last name Hodskinson. For the veterans among your Hodskinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodskinson lifespan?

Average Hodskinson life expectancy in 1983 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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