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Hoddo Family History

Hoddo 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: Hodo, Hodde, Oddo, Hood, Codd, Dodd, Kondo, Hoad, Hold, Hoo

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Where is the Hoddo family from?

You can see how Hoddo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoddo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Hoddo families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Hoddo family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoddo's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Hoddo families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoddo 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 46 census records available for the last name Hoddo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoddo 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hoddo. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hoddo. For the veterans among your Hoddo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoddo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hoddo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoddo in 1968 was 52, and 56 in 2004.

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