The Hodgson Clan Website
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    Welcome to the Hodgson Clan website

     

        If you bear the Hodgson* surname or are related to a Hodgson*,

    then this website is for you.

     

         * As well as the Hodgson surname, this site will deal with information concerning Hodgson variant surnames, principally Hodson, Hodgeson, Hodgshon, Hodshon, Hodgin, Hodgins, Hodgen, Hodgens, Hodghson, Hodgon and Hodgeon.

     

       Look here for information about the Hodgson surname, Hodgson history and Hodgson families.

     

    In Britain, the Hodgson surname was the 173rd most popular (766 per million) in 1881 and the 206th most popular (650 per million) in 1998.  Hodson was the 714th most common (228 per million) in 1881 and the 785th most common (204 per million) in 1998.

    In the United States of America, Hodgson was the 3753rd most popular surname in the 1990 census (30 per million). In Australia it was the 406th most popular (222 per million).

    (Source: British Surnames)

     

    Hodgson DNA Project

    Male Hodgson volunteers are needed to enhance the Hodgson DNA database and help discover more about our Hodgson origins.

     

    A DNA test may help you find Hodgson relatives, identify which group of Hodgsons you belong, or establish Viking or other ancestry.  For information on the Hodgson DNA Project click HERE.

     

     

     

    Impressions of War

    The memoirs of Herbert Hodgson (1893-1974), who was a First World War soldier and the printer of the rare 1926 subscribers' edition of Lawrence of Arabia's Seven Pillars of Wisdom, is now published by Martlet Books.

    Click HERE for details

    Hodgson Saga

    The completely updated 2nd edition, published by Martlet Books, is still available.

    Click HERE for details

     

    This site is run and financed by Geoffrey M. Hodgson. Unfortunately, it is impossible to answer particular genealogical queries concerning family links, descendants or ancestors. But anyone may register as a Hodgson Clan Associate and apply to share Hodgson genealogical information with others on this website. To register contact g.m.hodgson@herts.ac.uk

    Comments and suggestions on improving this website are welcome.

     

    [This website was launched on 12 May 2006 and last updated on 30 August 2010]