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Hotman Family History

Hotman 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: Notman, Hetman, Homan, Cotman, Holman, Hopman, Hottman, Rotman

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Where is the Hotman family from?

You can see how Hotman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hotman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Hotman family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hotman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hotman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotman 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 Hotman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hotman. 60% of Hotman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

What Hotman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Hotman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotman 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Hotman. 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 260 military records available for the last name Hotman. For the veterans among your Hotman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Hotman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hotman in 1971 was 65, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hotman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotman 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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