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Hodgden Family History

Hodgden Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Hodgdon.

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


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Where is the Hodgden family from?

You can see how Hodgden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodgden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hodgden families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodgden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hodgden families in 1911.
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What did your Hodgden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodgden. 24% of Hodgden men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Plumber
    12%

What Hodgden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hodgden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgden 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Hodgden. 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 371 military records available for the last name Hodgden. For the veterans among your Hodgden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgden lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hodgden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hodgden in 1954 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgden 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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