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Hottenstein Family History

Hottenstein Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from an uncertain elemen+ Middle High German stein ‘stone’; possibly an altered form of Hartenstein.

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


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Where is the Hottenstein family from?

You can see how Hottenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hottenstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hottenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Hottenstein families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hottenstein's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hottenstein families in 1911.
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What did your Hottenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hottenstein. 23% of Hottenstein men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Hottenstein women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hottenstein were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hottenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hottenstein 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Hottenstein. 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 830 military records available for the last name Hottenstein. For the veterans among your Hottenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hottenstein lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hottenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hottenstein in 1948 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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