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Hodgats Family History

Hodgats 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: Holgate, Hoggatt, Hodgetts, Hogans, Hodgins, Hogate, Hodgens, Hodges

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Where is the Hodgats family from?

You can see how Hodgats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgats family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hodgats family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodgats's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Hodgats families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Hodgats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgats 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 Hodgats. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hodgats. For the veterans among your Hodgats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgats lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgats 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hodgats

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