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.

     

    Look here for information on the origins of the Hodgson surname, on Hodgson families, and on other aspects of the Hodgson heritage.

     

    Male Hodgson volunteers are needed to enhance the Hodgson DNA database and discover more about their 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.

     

    In Britain, the Hodgson surname was the 173rd most common (766 per million) in 1881 and the 206th most common (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. (Source: http://www.britishsurnames.co.uk/)

     

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


    This site is run and financed by Geoffrey M. Hodgson. Unfortunately, there is insufficient time or resources to answer particular genealogical queries concerning family links, descendants or ancestors. However, 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 last updated on 28 June 2008.]