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Hodill Family History

Hodill 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: Hodell, Hill, Hamill, Dill, Odell, Howell, Bodell, Hugill, Bodily

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Where is the Hodill family from?

You can see how Hodill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hodill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hodill families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hodill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hodill ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hodill ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Hodill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodill 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hodill. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hodill. For the veterans among your Hodill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Hodill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hodill in 1966 was 64, and 42 in 1999.

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