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Hodgso Family History

Hodgso 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: Hodgson, Hodes, Hodge, Hodo, Hodson, Hodgen, Hodgin, Dodgson, Hodges

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Where is the Hodgso family from?

You can see how Hodgso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgso family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodgso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hodgso family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hodgso's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hodgso families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Hodgso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgso 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hodgso. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hodgso. For the veterans among your Hodgso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgso lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Hodgso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hodgso in 1988 was 28, and 49 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgso 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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