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Origins of the Hotchkiss surname

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About the Hotchkisses

We have a total number of 8908 records for people with the last name Hotchkiss.

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Where do most Hotchkisses live?

In 1921, most Hotchkisses lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Hotchkisses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,860 records for the Hotchkiss surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Hotchkisses most likely to marry?

Hotchkiss Or Hoctchkiss Or Hodchkik Or Hodcitch Or Hodkas Or Hodkis Or Hotchkis Or Hothkises

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Hotchkiss Or Hochkin Or Hochkiss Or Hodgke Or Hodgker Or Hodgkin Or Hodgkins Or Hodgkis Or Hodgkiss Or Hogkin Or Hogkines Or Hotchkinn Or Hothkin Or Hotkisses

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What are the most common Hotchkiss first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hotchkisses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hotchkisses in 1921
Farmers Wife

20

Domestic Servant

19

General Servant Domestic

18

Housekeeper

17

Dressmaker

16

Common Male occupations for Hotchkisses in 1921
Farmer

60

Coal Miner

56

Lead Miner

33

Agricultural Labourer

32

Farmers Son

27

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