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Hodknson Family History

Hodknson 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: Hodkinson, Hokenson, Hokanson, Hogenson, Hoganson, Hodson, Hodgkinson

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Where is the Hodknson family from?

You can see how Hodknson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodknson family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Hodknson families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodknson's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Hodknson families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Hodknson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodknson 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 Hodknson. 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 Hodknson. For the veterans among your Hodknson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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