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Hotka Family History

Hotka 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: Lhotka, Hata, Hook, Cotta, Rota, Hock, Motta, Ota, Mota, Vota

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Where is the Hotka family from?

You can see how Hotka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hotka families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hotka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hotka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotka 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 did your Hotka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hotka. 50% of Hotka men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Hotka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Hotka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotka 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hotka. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hotka. For the veterans among your Hotka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hotka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hotka in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hotka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotka 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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