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Hodel Family History

Hodel Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name for a trader in rags from the dialect word hodel hudel ‘rag’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Hodel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hodel families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hodel's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hodel families in 1891.
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What did your Hodel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hodel. 100% of Hodel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hodel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hodel. 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 983 military records available for the last name Hodel. For the veterans among your Hodel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hodel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hodel in 1953 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodel 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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