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Hodskin Family History

Hodskin 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: Hoskin, Hodgkin, Haskin, Hoskins, Heskin, Godkin, Bodkin, Hopkin

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Where is the Hodskin family from?

You can see how Hodskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodskin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hodskin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hodskin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hodskin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Hodskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodskin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hodskin. 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 55 military records available for the last name Hodskin. For the veterans among your Hodskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodskin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hodskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hodskin in 1969 was 82, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodskin 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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