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Houitt Family History

Houitt 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: Howitt, Huitt, Hutt, Hewitt, Huett, Houtz, Hott, Hitt, Fluitt, Hocutt

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Where is the Houitt family from?

You can see how Houitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houitt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Houitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Houitt family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Houitt's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Houitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Houitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houitt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Houitt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Houitt. For the veterans among your Houitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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