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Hotchkins Family History

Hotchkins Surname Meaning

see Hodgkins.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hotchkins family from?

You can see how Hotchkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hotchkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hotchkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hotchkins family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hotchkins's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Hotchkins families in 1911.
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What did your Hotchkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hotchkins. 19% of Hotchkins men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Hotchkins women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hotchkins were Clerk and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Nurse
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hotchkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hotchkins 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Hotchkins. 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 253 military records available for the last name Hotchkins. For the veterans among your Hotchkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hotchkins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hotchkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hotchkins in 1967 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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