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Hodgens Name Meaning

English: variant of Hodgins .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hodgins, Hodges, Hudgens, Hodgkins, Hodgetts, Odgers, Hogans, Hodgen

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Where is the Hodgens family from?

You can see how Hodgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodgens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hodgens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hodgens families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hodgens's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hodgens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodgens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hodgens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hodgens. 20% of Hodgens men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Hodgens women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hodgens were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hodgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodgens 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Hodgens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hodgens. For the veterans among your Hodgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodgens lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hodgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hodgens in 1958 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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