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Houett Family History

Houett 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: Huett, Jouett, Howett, Hutt, Rowett, Lovett, Houlette, Hodnett, Puett

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Where is the Houett family from?

You can see how Houett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Houett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Houett family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Houett's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Houett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Houett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Houett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Houett. For the veterans among your Houett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houett lifespan?

Average Houett life expectancy in 1972 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houett 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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