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Hotwes Family History

Hotwes 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: Howes, Holmes, Howe, Bowes, Hodes, Hotte, Hoes, Hawes, Lowes, Hoppes

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Where is the Hotwes family from?

You can see how Hotwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotwes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hotwes families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Hotwes families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hotwes's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hotwes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hotwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotwes 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hotwes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hotwes. For the veterans among your Hotwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotwes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Hotwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hotwes in 1966 was 71, and 65 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotwes 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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