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Hodgess Family History

Hodgess 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: Hodgens, Hodges, Hodes, Hodge, Holness, Fodness, Odgers, Rodgers

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Where is the Hodgess family from?

You can see how Hodgess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodgess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hodgess families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodgess's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hodgess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodgess 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 Hodgess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hodgess. 100% of Hodgess 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 Hodgess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hodgess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgess 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Hodgess. 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 445 military records available for the last name Hodgess. For the veterans among your Hodgess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgess lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Hodgess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hodgess in 1969 was 71, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hodgess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgess 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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