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Hodshire Family History

Hodshire 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: Lopshire, Hampshire, Hoshino, Cheshire, Oshiro, Abshire, Shire

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Where is the Hodshire family from?

You can see how Hodshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodshire family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodshire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hodshire families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hodshire's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hodshire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodshire 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 Hodshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hodshire. 34% of Hodshire men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hodshire women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hodshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Hodshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodshire 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hodshire. 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 206 military records available for the last name Hodshire. For the veterans among your Hodshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodshire lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hodshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hodshire in 1957 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodshire 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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