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Hodgeton Family History

Hodgeton 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: Houghton, Hogston, Hodgetts, Hodgen, Hodgson, Hodgeman, Hodgdon

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Where is the Hodgeton family from?

You can see how Hodgeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgeton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hodgeton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 13 Hodgeton families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodgeton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hodgeton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodgeton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Hodgeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgeton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hodgeton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hodgeton. For the veterans among your Hodgeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgeton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgeton 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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