Origins of the Hodgkinson surname
About the Hodgkinsons
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Interesting facts about Hodgkinson
How common is your surname?
848th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Hodgkinson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1397.
Who were Hodgkinsons most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Hodgkinsons.
What are the most common Hodgkinson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hodgkinsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hodgkinsons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
321
Dressmaker
148
General Servant Domestic
112
Living On Own Means
106
Cotton Winder
96
Common male occupations for Hodgkinsons in 1921
Coal Miner
289
Farmer
264
General Labourer
187
Cotton Weaver
137
Coal Miner Hewer
119
