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Hottell Family History

Hottell 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: Hottel, Hartell, Bottrell, Bothell, Howell, Shortell, Hotte, Bortell

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Where is the Hottell family from?

You can see how Hottell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hottell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hottell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hottell families living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hottell's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Hottell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hottell 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 Hottell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hottell. 65% of Hottell 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
    65%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Hottell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hottell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hottell 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Hottell. 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 147 military records available for the last name Hottell. For the veterans among your Hottell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hottell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hottell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hottell in 1963 was 80, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hottell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hottell 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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