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Hodgen Family History

Hodgen Name Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Hodgin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hodgin, Hodge, Dodgen, Hodges, Dodge, Hogan, Hodes, Holten, Hodgden

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Where is the Hodgen family from?

You can see how Hodgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 34 Hodgen families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hodgen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hodgen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hodgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hodgen. 72% of Hodgen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hodgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgen 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 732 immigration records available for the last name Hodgen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hodgen. For the veterans among your Hodgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hodgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hodgen in 1955 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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