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Hotra Family History

Hotra 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: Hora, Hata, Horn, Mora, Cotta, Bora, Rota, Motta, Ota, Mota

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Where is the Hotra family from?

You can see how Hotra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hotra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hotra family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hotra's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hotra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotra 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 Hotra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hotra. 100% of Hotra men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hotra women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hotra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Hotra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotra 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Hotra. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hotra. For the veterans among your Hotra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotra lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Hotra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hotra in 1960 was 44, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hotra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotra 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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