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Hotem Family History

Hotem 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: Hatem, Hoem, Homer, Hone, Holm, Hose, Hope, Hole, Holten, Cote

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Where is the Hotem family from?

You can see how Hotem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hotem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hotem family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hotem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hotem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Hotem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Hotem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotem 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hotem. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hotem. For the veterans among your Hotem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotem lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Hotem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hotem in 1972 was 70, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotem 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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