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Hoot Family History

Hoot Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Hoth. Americanized form of Dutch Hout or Hoet an equivalent of German Hutt.

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


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Where is the Hoot family from?

You can see how Hoot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Hoot families living in Alberta. This was about 77% of all the recorded Hoot's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hoot families in 1911.
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What did your Hoot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoot. 22% of Hoot men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Hoot women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoot were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • House Work
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hoot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoot 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Hoot. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoot. For the veterans among your Hoot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoot lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hoot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoot in 1956 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoot ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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