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Hotow Family History

Hotow 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: Hotop, Hook, Hood, Holton, Hoop, Hoo, Horton, Toto, Honor, Soto

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Where is the Hotow family from?

You can see how Hotow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hotow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hotow family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Hotow's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hotow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotow 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 125 census records available for the last name Hotow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotow 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hotow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hotow. For the veterans among your Hotow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Hotow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hotow in 1968 was 88, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotow 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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