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Hotckiss Family History

Hotckiss 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: Hotchkiss, Hodgkiss, Hopkins, Dockins, Hoskins, Hocking, Hutchins

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Where is the Hotckiss family from?

You can see how Hotckiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotckiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hotckiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hotckiss families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hotckiss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hotckiss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotckiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hotckiss ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Hotckiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotckiss 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hotckiss. 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 57 military records available for the last name Hotckiss. For the veterans among your Hotckiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotckiss lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Hotckiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hotckiss in 1997 was 27, and 61 in 1998.

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