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Hodfson Family History

Hodfson 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: Hodson, Hodgson, Hudson, Rolfson, Hobson, Hodsdon, Wolfson, Howison

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Where is the Hodfson family from?

You can see how Hodfson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodfson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hodfson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hodfson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hodfson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Hodfson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodfson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hodfson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hodfson. For the veterans among your Hodfson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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