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Hotch Family History

Hotch 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: Hoch, Horch, Hosch, Hatch, Gotch, Kotch, Hutch, Notch, Hoth, Hitch

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Where is the Hotch family from?

You can see how Hotch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hotch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hotch family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hotch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hotch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotch 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 Hotch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hotch. 24% of Hotch men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Hotch women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hotch were Truck Driver and Un.

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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
    24%
  • Fisherman
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Librarian
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Un
    15%

What Hotch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Hotch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotch 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Hotch. 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 136 military records available for the last name Hotch. For the veterans among your Hotch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hotch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hotch in 1962 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hotch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotch 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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