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Hotko Family History

Hotko 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: Hopko, Hook, Hock, Hoo, Toto, Bosko, Soto, Motto, Hotz, Hotte

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Where is the Hotko family from?

You can see how Hotko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hotko families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hotko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hotko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hotko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Hotko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotko 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Hotko. 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 68 military records available for the last name Hotko. For the veterans among your Hotko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotko lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hotko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hotko in 1970 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotko 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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