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Hodgett Family History

Hodgett Surname Meaning

from a suffixed diminutive of the personal name Hogge (see Hodge).

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


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Where is the Hodgett family from?

You can see how Hodgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodgett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Hodgett families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hodgett's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hodgett families in 1891.
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What did your Hodgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hodgett. 50% of Hodgett men worked as a Coal Hewer H W and 83% of Hodgett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hodgett were Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and House 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

  • Coal Hewer H W
    50%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Invalid
    3%
  • House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hodgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgett 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Hodgett. 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 449 military records available for the last name Hodgett. For the veterans among your Hodgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgett lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hodgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hodgett in 1953 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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