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Hogdson Family History

Hogdson 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: Hodson, Goodson, Hogston, Higdon, Hudson, Woodson, Hobson, Hodsdon

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Where is the Hogdson family from?

You can see how Hogdson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogdson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hogdson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hogdson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Hogdson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hogdson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogdson 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 Hogdson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hogdson. 100% of Hogdson 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 433 census records available for the last name Hogdson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogdson 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Hogdson. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hogdson. For the veterans among your Hogdson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogdson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hogdson

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