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Hodgitt Family History

Hodgitt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hodnett, Hoggatt, Hodgetts, Howitt, Hodgins, Hodgin, Padgitt, Hergott

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Where is the Hodgitt family from?

You can see how Hodgitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Hodgitt families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodgitt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hodgitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Hodgitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgitt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hodgitt. 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 Hodgitt. For the veterans among your Hodgitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgitt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodgitt 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hodgitt

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