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Hoather Family History

Hoather Surname Meaning

For someone who lived at the hoath or heath from Middle English hoth ‘heath’ (see Hoad) + -er.

McKinley notes that George Athhoth alias Hother held land in Wivelsfield (Sussex) in the 17th century.

Compare Heather.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hoather family from?

You can see how Hoather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoather family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hoather families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Hoather families living in Sussex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hoather's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hoather families in 1891.
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What did your Hoather ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Manager (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoather. 100% of Hoather men worked as a Bank Manager (retired) and 78% of Hoather women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Manager (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%
  • School Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoather 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Hoather. 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 109 military records available for the last name Hoather. For the veterans among your Hoather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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