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Hodgner Family History

Hodgner 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: Horner, Bodner, Hoffner, Hoger, Roegner, Hodge, Horger, Hosner

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Where is the Hodgner family from?

You can see how Hodgner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgner family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Hodgner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hodgner family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodgner's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hodgner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hodgner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hodgner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hodgner. For the veterans among your Hodgner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgner 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hodgner

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