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Hoodger Family History

Hoodger 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: Goodger, Holder, Hoger, Hodge, Horger, Hoover, Hooper, Hooker, Hodder

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Where is the Hoodger family from?

You can see how Hoodger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoodger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoodger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Hoodger family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoodger's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Hoodger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoodger 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 Hoodger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Hoodger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoodger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hoodger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hoodger. For the veterans among your Hoodger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoodger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoodger 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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