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Hothan Family History

Hothan 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: Hotham, Mohan, Notman, Rothman, Hetman, Kochan, Hohn, Nathan, Horan

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Where is the Hothan family from?

You can see how Hothan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hothan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hothan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Hothan families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hothan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hothan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hothan 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 Hothan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hothan. 47% of Hothan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    39%
  • Farm Hand
    16%

What Hothan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hothan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hothan 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Hothan. 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 140 military records available for the last name Hothan. For the veterans among your Hothan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hothan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hothan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hothan in 1946 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hothan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hothan 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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