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Hooten Family History

Hooten Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch Van Houten.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hooten family from?

You can see how Hooten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hooten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hooten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Hooten families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hooten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hooten families in 1891.
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What did your Hooten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hooten. 85% of Hooten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Dressmaker Machinist
    16%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hooten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hooten 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Hooten. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hooten. For the veterans among your Hooten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hooten lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hooten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Hooten in 1946 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hooten 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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