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Hoodner Family History

Hoodner 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: Goodner, Holder, Horner, Bodner, Hoffner, Cordner, Hildner, Dooner

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Where is the Hoodner family from?

You can see how Hoodner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoodner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoodner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hoodner families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoodner's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Hoodner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoodner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hoodner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoodner 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 immigration records available for the last name Hoodner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hoodner. For the veterans among your Hoodner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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