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Hottensen Family History

Hottensen 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: Mortensen, Hottenstein, Ottesen, Chittenden, Morgensen, Otterson

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Where is the Hottensen family from?

You can see how Hottensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hottensen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hottensen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hottensen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hottensen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hottensen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Hottensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hottensen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Hottensen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hottensen. For the veterans among your Hottensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hottensen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Hottensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hottensen in 1967 was 78, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hottensen 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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