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Hootkins Family History

Hootkins 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: Hopkins, Hoskins, Hodgkins, Botkins, Hawkins, Botkin, Hoskin, Hooton

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Hootkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hootkins 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hootkins. 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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There are 20 military records available for the last name Hootkins. For the veterans among your Hootkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hootkins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Hootkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hootkins in 1964 was 89, and 87 in 1997.

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