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Hoodman Family History

Hoodman 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: Goodman, Holdman, Woodman, Hoopman, Hooyman, Hootman, Hardman

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Where is the Hoodman family from?

You can see how Hoodman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoodman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoodman families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hoodman families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hoodman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoodman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoodman 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 Hoodman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoodman. 100% of Hoodman 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%

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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Hoodman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoodman 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hoodman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hoodman. For the veterans among your Hoodman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoodman lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Hoodman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoodman in 1984 was 53, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoodman 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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