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Hotkins Family History

Hotkins 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: Hopkins, Hoskins, Botkins, Hawkins, Botkin, Hoskin, Dockins, Boykins

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Where is the Hotkins family from?

You can see how Hotkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hotkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hotkins families living in Staffordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hotkins's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hotkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotkins 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 153 census records available for the last name Hotkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotkins 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hotkins. 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 47 military records available for the last name Hotkins. For the veterans among your Hotkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotkins lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Hotkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hotkins in 1972 was 72, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotkins 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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