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Hodl Family History

Hodl 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: Holl, Hohl, Hoel, Hodel, Hodo, Hoda, Hong, Horn, Hook, Hood

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Where is the Hodl family from?

You can see how Hodl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hodl families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hodl's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hodl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hodl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodl. 28% of Hodl men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Hodl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodl 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Hodl. 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 696 military records available for the last name Hodl. For the veterans among your Hodl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hodl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hodl in 1965 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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