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Hodds Family History

Hodds Surname Meaning

Post-medieval variant of Hodd (Odd with prosthetic H-) + excrescent -s.

Compare Robertus Hoddesson' 1381 in Poll Tax (Crostwight Norfolk) possibly the same man as the 1379 bearer in Ridlington and Crostwight below.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hodds family from?

You can see how Hodds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hodds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Hodds families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodds's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hodds families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodds 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 Hodds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hodds. 36% of Hodds men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Hodds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hodds were Fisherman Retired and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    36%
  • Fisherman
    18%
  • Fisherman (skipper)
    12%
  • Fisherman Retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hodds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodds 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Hodds. 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 252 military records available for the last name Hodds. For the veterans among your Hodds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodds lifespan?

Average Hodds life expectancy in 1985 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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