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Hodghton Family History

Hodghton 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, Haughton, Roughton, Oughton, Heighton, Boughton, Hogston

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Where is the Hodghton family from?

You can see how Hodghton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodghton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hodghton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Hodghton families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hodghton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hodghton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodghton 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 Hodghton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hodghton. 100% of Hodghton men worked as a House Painter and 75% of Hodghton 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

  • House Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Hodghton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hodghton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodghton 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hodghton. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hodghton. For the veterans among your Hodghton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodghton lifespan?

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