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Hodem Family History

Hodem 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: Hodes, Hoem, Hodel, Hodum, Hoder, Odem, Rode, Hyde, Homer, Holder

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Where is the Hodem family from?

You can see how Hodem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hodem families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hodem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hodem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hodem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodem. 100% of Hodem 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Hodem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodem 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hodem. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hodem. For the veterans among your Hodem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Hodem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hodem in 1966 was 70, and 64 in 1999.

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