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Hodgekins Family History

Hodgekins 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: Hodgkins, Hodgkiss, Hodgins, Hodgkin, Hodgens, Hopkins, Hoskins

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Where is the Hodgekins family from?

You can see how Hodgekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgekins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodgekins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hodgekins families living in Essex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hodgekins's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hodgekins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodgekins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hodgekins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hodgekins. 100% of Hodgekins 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 630 census records available for the last name Hodgekins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgekins 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Hodgekins. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hodgekins. For the veterans among your Hodgekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgekins lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2001, in the United States, Hodgekins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hodgekins in 1996 was 79, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgekins 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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