Researching the origins and genealogy of the surname worldwide
I’ve long understood that the county of Lincolnshire on the east coast of England was a hotbed of Hoodlesses from my searches through documents and registers. However, I had no idea where to start researching them since there was no obvious connection to my Cumbrian Hoodless clan. From the review of the 1841 England Census…
Searching the 1841 England Census for occurrences of the “Hoodless” name reveals 186 results with a variety of similar spellings (Hoodlass, Headless, Hudlass, Hadless, Hoadless). Across England, these 186 individuals are found in only nine counties. By far the highest concentration is in Lincolnshire, followed by Cumberland. This indicates that the oldest Hoodless roots lie…