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Hootz Family History

Hootz 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: Hotz, Holtz, Houtz, Hoots, Hontz, Bootz, Hoot, Mootz, Hook, Hood

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Where is the Hootz family from?

You can see how Hootz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hootz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hootz families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hootz's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hootz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hootz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hootz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Hootz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hootz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hootz. 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 164 military records available for the last name Hootz. For the veterans among your Hootz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hootz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Hootz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hootz in 1974 was 79, and 74 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hootz 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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