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Hotard Family History

Hotard Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Autard: from the ancient Germanic personal name Althard composed of the elements ald ‘old’ and hard ‘hard strong’.

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


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Where is the Hotard family from?

You can see how Hotard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hotard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hotard families living in Durham. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hotard's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hotard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hotard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hotard. 27% of Hotard men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hotard women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hotard were Farm Laborer and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hotard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotard 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Hotard. 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 771 military records available for the last name Hotard. For the veterans among your Hotard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotard lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hotard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hotard in 1956 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotard 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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