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Hodsman Family History

Hodsman Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Hodgman.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hodsman family from?

You can see how Hodsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodsman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hodsman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Hodsman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hodsman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hodsman families in 1891.
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What did your Hodsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hodsman. 50% of Hodsman men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Hodsman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hodsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Hodsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodsman 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Hodsman. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hodsman. For the veterans among your Hodsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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