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Hoddey Family History

Hoddey 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: Hodder, Hodde, Roddey, Holder, Howley, Howden, Hooley, Hadden, Hedden

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Where is the Hoddey family from?

You can see how Hoddey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoddey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Hoddey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hoddey families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoddey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hoddey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoddey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Hoddey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoddey 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 Hoddey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hoddey. For the veterans among your Hoddey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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