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Hoode Family History

Hoode 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: Hood, Houde, Hoose, Hodde, Hoole, Hooge, Hooe, Goode, Hooke, Hovde

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Where is the Hoode family from?

You can see how Hoode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoode family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hoode families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Hoode families living in Ayrshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hoode's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hoode families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoode surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Hoode ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoode. 38% of Hoode men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hoode women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoode were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Hoode family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoode 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoode. 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 74 military records available for the last name Hoode. For the veterans among your Hoode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoode lifespan?

Average Hoode life expectancy in 1973 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoode 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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