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Hodor Family History

Hodor Surname Meaning

Romanian: probably a derivative of Hungarian hód ‘beaver’.

Polish and Slovak: from the personal name Hodor a vernacular form of Teodor (see Theodore).

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


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Where is the Hodor family from?

You can see how Hodor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hodor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hodor family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodor's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hodor families in 1891.
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What did your Hodor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hodor. 36% of Hodor men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hodor women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hodor were Molder and Finisher.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Molder
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Finisher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Hodor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodor 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Hodor. 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 154 military records available for the last name Hodor. For the veterans among your Hodor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodor lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hodor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hodor in 1957 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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