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Hoden Family History

Hoden Name Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Hod(e) (see Hodd ) with the characteristically West Midland genitival suffix -en. The post-medieval bearers below may alternatively belong under (2) or (3). occasionally a variant of Odden with prosthetic H-. Compare John Odden 1672 Sarah Hodden 1746 in IGI (Newington next Hythe Kent).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Boden, Hyden, Howden, Hoen, Roden, Soden, Oden, Hodes, Loden, Holen

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Where is the Hoden family from?

You can see how Hoden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hoden family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hoden's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Hoden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoden. 23% of Hoden men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hoden women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoden were Truck Driver and Factory. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Factory
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoden 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Hoden. 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 532 military records available for the last name Hoden. For the veterans among your Hoden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hoden in 1964 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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