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Hoodak Family History

Hoodak 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: Hodak, Hook, Hood, Honda, Hoak, Hornak, Hobday, Hovda, Horak, Bodak

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Where is the Hoodak family from?

You can see how Hoodak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoodak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoodak families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoodak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoodak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoodak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoodak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoodak. 100% of Hoodak men worked as an Electrician. .

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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

  • Electrician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Hoodak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoodak 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hoodak. 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 85 military records available for the last name Hoodak. For the veterans among your Hoodak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoodak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hoodak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoodak in 1967 was 42, and 57 in 2004.

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