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Hodal Family History

Hodal 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, Hodel, Nodal, Hoda, Boda, Oda, Toda, Goda, Godel, Hoad

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Where is the Hodal family from?

You can see how Hodal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hodal families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodal's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hodal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodal 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 Hodal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hodal. 50% of Hodal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hodal women worked as a House Keeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Grainer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Hodal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Hodal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodal 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Hodal. 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 201 military records available for the last name Hodal. For the veterans among your Hodal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodal lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Hodal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hodal in 1957 was 42, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodal 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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