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Hodell Family History

Hodell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hodel.

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


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Where is the Hodell family from?

You can see how Hodell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hodell families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hodell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodell 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 Hodell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodell. 22% of Hodell men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Upholster
    15%
  • Attendant
    15%

What Hodell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hodell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodell 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Hodell. 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 271 military records available for the last name Hodell. For the veterans among your Hodell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hodell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hodell in 1964 was 69, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hodell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodell 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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