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Hoots Family History

Hoots Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Hotes: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Hoots family from?

You can see how Hoots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoots family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoots families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hoots families living in British Columbia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hoots's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hoots families in 1911.
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What did your Hoots ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoots. 29% of Hoots men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Hoots women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoots were Carpenter and Knitter.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • House Keep
    9%
  • Knitter
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hoots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoots 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Hoots. 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 Hoots. For the veterans among your Hoots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoots lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hoots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hoots in 1955 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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