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Hodgent Family History

Hodgent 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: Hodgen, Hodgens, Hodnett, Hodge, Hogen, Horgen, Hougen, Hodgetts

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Where is the Hodgent family from?

You can see how Hodgent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgent family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Hodgent families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 9 Hodgent families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodgent's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hodgent families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Hodgent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgent 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hodgent. 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 Hodgent. For the veterans among your Hodgent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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