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Hodan Family History

Hodan 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: Horan, Hodak, Hogan, Honan, Homan, Holan, Hovan, Hoban, Hoda, Han

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Where is the Hodan family from?

You can see how Hodan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hodan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hodan families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hodan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hodan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodan 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 Hodan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hodan. 23% of Hodan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hodan women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hodan were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Hodan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hodan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodan 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Hodan. 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 140 military records available for the last name Hodan. For the veterans among your Hodan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hodan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hodan in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodan 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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