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Hoodwell Family History

Hoodwell 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: Goodsell, Howell, Wooddell, Goodwill, Cordwell, Rodwell, Woodell

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Where is the Hoodwell family from?

You can see how Hoodwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoodwell family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hoodwell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoodwell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoodwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoodwell 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 8 census records available for the last name Hoodwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoodwell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hoodwell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hoodwell. For the veterans among your Hoodwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoodwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoodwell 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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