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Hotchkin Family History

Hotchkin Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Hodgkin.

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


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Where is the Hotchkin family from?

You can see how Hotchkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotchkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hotchkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Hotchkin families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hotchkin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hotchkin families in 1891.
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What did your Hotchkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (mixed) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hotchkin. 34% of Hotchkin men worked as a Farmer (mixed) and 79% of Hotchkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hotchkin were Gardener and Domestic Duties Unpa.

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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

  • Farmer (mixed)
    34%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    23%
  • Painter decorator
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Apartment House Keeper
    5%
  • Underwear Lockstateb Mach
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpa
    5%

What Hotchkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hotchkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotchkin 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Hotchkin. 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 538 military records available for the last name Hotchkin. For the veterans among your Hotchkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotchkin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hotchkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hotchkin in 1955 was 44, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotchkin 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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