Question

When did Hodges first appear in the United States and from where did they come

Answer 1

There are Hodges arriving in MA from England in the 1630's.  You can read one book on Hodges arriving in America online which also provides ancestry from England as well.

Hodge genealogy from the first of the name in this country to the present time
with a number of allied families and many historical facts

Author: Hodge, Orlando John, 1828-1912
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http://archive.org/stream/hodgegenealogyfr00hodg#page/n11/mode/2up