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Hoodmaker Family History

Hoodmaker 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: Toothaker, Hooker, Goodwater, Hammaker, Honaker, Oldaker, Shomaker

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Where is the Hoodmaker family from?

You can see how Hoodmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoodmaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoodmaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hoodmaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hoodmaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoodmaker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Hoodmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoodmaker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hoodmaker. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hoodmaker. For the veterans among your Hoodmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoodmaker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hoodmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hoodmaker in 1965 was 72, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoodmaker 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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