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Hoytan Family History

Hoytan Surname 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: Holtan, Hoyman, Holton, Holten, Hayman, Hoyland, Horton, Horan, Hogan

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Where is the Hoytan family from?

You can see how Hoytan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoytan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoytan family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoytan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Hoytan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Hoytan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoytan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hoytan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hoytan. For the veterans among your Hoytan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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