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Origins of the Hood surname

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We have a total number of 97858 records for people with the last name Hood.

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Where do most Hoods live?

In 1921, most Hoods lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hoods

How common is your surname?

507th most common surname in the UK

We have 79,600 records for the Hood surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Hoods most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hoods.

What are the most common Hood first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hood family members

Common jobs for Hoods

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hoods in 1921
Dressmaker

357

Domestic Servant

235

Laundress

158

Housekeeper

148

House Servant

140

Common Male occupations for Hoods in 1921
Coal Miner

393

Agricultural Labourer

318

Farmer

239

General Labourer

229

Joiner

198

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