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Hootan Family History

Hootan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hooton, Holtan, Hooten, Wootan, Hootman, Holton, Holten, Horton

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Where is the Hootan family from?

You can see how Hootan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hootan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hootan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Hootan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hootan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hootan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hootan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Hootan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hootan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Hootan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Hootan. For the veterans among your Hootan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hootan lifespan?

Average Hootan life expectancy in 1990 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hootan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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