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Hothow Family History

Hothow 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: Hoshaw, Hotham, Hotop, Hoth, Hollow, Rochow, Hook, Hood, Hatton, Thor

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Where is the Hothow family from?

You can see how Hothow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hothow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hothow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hothow families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Hothow's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hothow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hothow 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 107 census records available for the last name Hothow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hothow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hothow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hothow. For the veterans among your Hothow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hothow lifespan?

Average Hothow life expectancy in 1996 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hothow 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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