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Hodack Family History

Hodack 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: Hodak, Hosack, Hoback, Hudack, Horack, Hock, Boback, Hack, Haack

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Where is the Hodack family from?

You can see how Hodack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hodack families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hodack's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hodack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodack 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 Hodack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodack. 34% of Hodack men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Car Repairman
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    34%

What Hodack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Hodack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodack 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hodack. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hodack. For the veterans among your Hodack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodack lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hodack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hodack in 1965 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hodack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodack 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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