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Hodgus Family History

Hodgus Name 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: Hodges, Hodes, Hodge, Hogue, Bogus, Vogus, Boggus, Rhodus, Rogus

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Where is the Hodgus family from?

You can see how Hodgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hodgus families living in Mississippi. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hodgus's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Hodgus families in 1880.
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What did your Hodgus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodgus. 100% of Hodgus men worked as a Butcher. .

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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 1940

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Hodgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hodgus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Hodgus. For the veterans among your Hodgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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