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Hootman Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Houtman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Houtman, Hortman, Kooyman, Hollman, Hottman, Cottman, Rotman, Hoffman

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Where is the Hootman family from?

You can see how Hootman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hootman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hootman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Hootman families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hootman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hootman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hootman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hootman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hootman. 28% of Hootman men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Hootman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hootman were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hootman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hootman 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Hootman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 686 military records available for the last name Hootman. For the veterans among your Hootman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hootman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hootman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hootman in 1962 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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