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Hottenger Family History

Hottenger 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: Hottinger, Pottenger, Pottinger, Ottinger, Hettinger, Potteiger

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Where is the Hottenger family from?

You can see how Hottenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hottenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hottenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Hottenger families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hottenger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hottenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hottenger 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 Hottenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hottenger. 100% of Hottenger women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Hottenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hottenger 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hottenger. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hottenger. For the veterans among your Hottenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hottenger lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hottenger

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