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Hoodmacher Family History

Hoodmacher 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: Horlacher, Hamacher, Radmacher, Hornbacher, Hutmacher, Hofacker

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Where is the Hoodmacher family from?

You can see how Hoodmacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoodmacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoodmacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Hoodmacher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 97% of all the recorded Hoodmacher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoodmacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoodmacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hoodmacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Hoodmacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoodmacher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoodmacher. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hoodmacher. For the veterans among your Hoodmacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoodmacher lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1979, in the United States, Hoodmacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hoodmacher in 1973 was 76, and 88 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoodmacher 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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