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Hottendorf Family History

Hottendorf 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: Hattendorf, Mittendorf, Bettendorf, Ostendorf, Ohlendorf, Heckendorf

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Where is the Hottendorf family from?

You can see how Hottendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hottendorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hottendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hottendorf families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hottendorf's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hottendorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hottendorf 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 Hottendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hottendorf. 50% of Hottendorf men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Hottendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Hottendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hottendorf 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Hottendorf. 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 289 military records available for the last name Hottendorf. For the veterans among your Hottendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hottendorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hottendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hottendorf in 1965 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hottendorf 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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