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Hoton Family History

Hoton 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: Holton, Horton, Hooton, Hopton, Hoon, Roton, Rhoton, Hoston, Moton

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Where is the Hoton family from?

You can see how Hoton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hoton families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoton's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hoton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoton 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 Hoton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoton. 25% of Hoton men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hoton women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoton were Carpenter and Farm Help.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Farm Help
    40%

What Hoton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoton 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Hoton. 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 174 military records available for the last name Hoton. For the veterans among your Hoton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Hoton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hoton in 1971 was 79, and 75 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoton 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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