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Hotan Family History

Hotan 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: Horan, Hogan, Honan, Homan, Holan, Rotan, Holtan, Hovan, Hoban, Han

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Where is the Hotan family from?

You can see how Hotan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hotan families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hotan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Hotan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotan 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 239 census records available for the last name Hotan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotan 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hotan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hotan. For the veterans among your Hotan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotan lifespan?

Average Hotan life expectancy in 2004 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotan 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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