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Hotta Family History

Hotta 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: Cotta, Motta, Rotta, Hotte, Hott, Horta, Botta, Votta, Gotta, Hata

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Where is the Hotta family from?

You can see how Hotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hotta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hotta families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hotta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hotta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hotta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hotta. 38% of Hotta 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Proprietor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Hotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotta 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hotta. 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 137 military records available for the last name Hotta. For the veterans among your Hotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hotta in 1963 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

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