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Hodny Family History

Hodny 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: Hong, Horn, Hone, Body, Hornby, Hoy, Hohn, Rodney, Hoen, Holly

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Where is the Hodny family from?

You can see how Hodny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hodny families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hodny's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hodny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodny 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 Hodny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodny. 71% of Hodny men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    71%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Hodny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodny 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hodny. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hodny. For the veterans among your Hodny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodny lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hodny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hodny in 1966 was 75, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hodny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodny 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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