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Hodkins Family History

Hodkins 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: Hopkins, Hoskins, Hodgkins, Hodgins, Hudkins, Bodkins, Hawkins

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Where is the Hodkins family from?

You can see how Hodkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hodkins families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hodkins's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hodkins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hodkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hodkins. 50% of Hodkins men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Hodkins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hodkins were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hodkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodkins 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Hodkins. 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 266 military records available for the last name Hodkins. For the veterans among your Hodkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodkins lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hodkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hodkins in 1969 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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