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Hootman Family History

Hootman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Houtman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hootman family from?

You can see how Hootman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hootman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hootman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Hootman families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hootman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hootman families in 1891.
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What did your Hootman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hootman. 100% of Hootman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hootman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hootman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hootman 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Hootman. 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 686 military records available for the last name Hootman. For the veterans among your Hootman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hootman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hootman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hootman in 1962 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hootman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hootman 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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