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Hoote Family History

Hoote Name 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: Holte, Coote, Hotte, Foote, Hoots, Hoose, Hoot, Hooten, Hoole, Hooge

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Where is the Hoote family from?

You can see how Hoote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoote family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoote families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hoote family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoote's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoote families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoote surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoote ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoote. 100% of Hoote men worked as a Farming. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Hoote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoote 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hoote. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Hoote. For the veterans among your Hoote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoote lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Hoote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoote in 1966 was 74, and 85 in 1996.

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