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Hoder Family History

Hoder Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hodder. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Hoder family from?

You can see how Hoder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hoder families living in Hampshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hoder's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hoder families in 1891.
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What did your Hoder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoder. 84% of Hoder 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
    84%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoder 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Hoder. 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 423 military records available for the last name Hoder. For the veterans among your Hoder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hoder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hoder in 1963 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoder 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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