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Hodgeson Family History

Hodgeson Surname Meaning

see Hodgson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hodgeson family from?

You can see how Hodgeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodgeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hodgeson families living in Channel Islands. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hodgeson's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Hodgeson families in 1891.
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What did your Hodgeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bus Conductor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hodgeson. 100% of Hodgeson men worked as a Bus Conductor and 80% of Hodgeson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bus Conductor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Hodgeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hodgeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgeson 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Hodgeson. 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 443 military records available for the last name Hodgeson. For the veterans among your Hodgeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgeson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hodgeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hodgeson in 1958 was 65, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgeson 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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