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Hodur Family History

Hodur 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: Hodor, Hodum, Hoder, Homer, Holder, Roder, Oder, Moder, Hader, Loder

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Where is the Hodur family from?

You can see how Hodur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodur family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hodur family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hodur's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Hodur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodur 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 Hodur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodur. 100% of Hodur men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Hodur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Hodur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodur 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Hodur. 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 114 military records available for the last name Hodur. For the veterans among your Hodur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodur lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hodur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hodur in 1951 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodur 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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