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Hodo Family History

Hodo Surname Meaning

Probably Scottish: variant of Haddow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hodo family from?

You can see how Hodo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hodo families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hodo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hodo families in 1891.
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What did your Hodo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hodo. 44% of Hodo men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Hodo women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hodo were Common Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Common Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 159 immigration records available for the last name Hodo. 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 Hodo. For the veterans among your Hodo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hodo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hodo in 1963 was 68, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodo 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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