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Hodspeth Family History

Hodspeth 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: Hudspeth, Hedgpeth, Helseth, Hesketh, Roseth, Hodnett, Borseth

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Where is the Hodspeth family from?

You can see how Hodspeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodspeth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodspeth families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hodspeth family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hodspeth's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hodspeth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodspeth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Hodspeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodspeth 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hodspeth. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hodspeth. For the veterans among your Hodspeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodspeth lifespan?

Average Hodspeth life expectancy in 1986 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodspeth 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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