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Hotgen Family History

Hotgen 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: Hogen, Horgen, Hougen, Hodgen, Hagen, Botten, Howden, Holten, Bogen

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Where is the Hotgen family from?

You can see how Hotgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotgen family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Hotgen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hotgen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hotgen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hotgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotgen 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 27 census records available for the last name Hotgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotgen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hotgen. 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 Hotgen. For the veterans among your Hotgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotgen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotgen 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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