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Hotak Family History

Hotak 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: Hodak, Hoak, Horak, Sotak, Hata, Hook, Kozak, Rota, Hock, Oak

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Where is the Hotak family from?

You can see how Hotak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hotak families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hotak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hotak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotak 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 82 census records available for the last name Hotak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotak 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hotak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hotak. For the veterans among your Hotak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Hotak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hotak in 1975 was 96, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotak 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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