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Hodgens Family History

Hodgens Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hodgins.

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


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Where is the Hodgens family from?

You can see how Hodgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodgens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 105 Hodgens families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Hodgens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hodgens families in 1911.
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What did your Hodgens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hodgens. 100% of Hodgens men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hodgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgens 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Hodgens. 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 Hodgens. For the veterans among your Hodgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgens lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hodgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hodgens in 1958 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgens 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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