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Hothorn Family History

Hothorn 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: Hathorn, Thorn, Goshorn, Lowhorn, Hathorne, Hawthorn, Cothern

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Where is the Hothorn family from?

You can see how Hothorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hothorn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hothorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Hothorn families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hothorn's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hothorn families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Hothorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hothorn 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Hothorn. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hothorn. For the veterans among your Hothorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hothorn lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Hothorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hothorn in 1976 was 86, and 88 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hothorn 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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