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Hootsel Family History

Hootsel 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: Housel, Hoots, Hoose, Hottel, Hooten, Hooser, Hartsel, House, Hose

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Where is the Hootsel family from?

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

What Hootsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Hootsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hootsel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hootsel. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hootsel. For the veterans among your Hootsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hootsel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hootsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hootsel in 1965 was 85, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hootsel 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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