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Hootner Family History

Hootner 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: Horner, Holter, Hoffner, Kostner, Ortner, Cortner, Fortner, Cotner

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Where is the Hootner family from?

You can see how Hootner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hootner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hootner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Hootner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hootner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hootner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hootner 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 32 census records available for the last name Hootner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hootner 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hootner. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hootner. For the veterans among your Hootner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hootner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Hootner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hootner in 1967 was 68, and 96 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hootner 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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