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Hodgert Family History

Hodgert 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: Hoger, Holbert, Hodnett, Hodge, Horger, Odgers, Hodder, Hergert

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Where is the Hodgert family from?

You can see how Hodgert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hodgert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Hodgert families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hodgert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hodgert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodgert 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 Hodgert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hodgert. 100% of Hodgert 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%

What Hodgert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hodgert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgert 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Hodgert. 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 137 military records available for the last name Hodgert. For the veterans among your Hodgert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hodgert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hodgert in 1962 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hodgert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgert 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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