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Hotzell Family History

Hotzell 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: Hutzell, Hetzel, Bothell, Howell, Rothell, Hoell, Hartzell, Hutzel

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Where is the Hotzell family from?

You can see how Hotzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotzell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hotzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hotzell families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hotzell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hotzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Hotzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotzell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hotzell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hotzell. For the veterans among your Hotzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotzell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hotzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hotzell in 1966 was 71, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hotzell 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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