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Houtakker Family History

Houtakker 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: Hofacker, Honaker, Hoffacker, Fouraker, Hacker, Hutter, Harker

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Where is the Houtakker family from?

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

There are 73 census records available for the last name Houtakker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houtakker 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Houtakker. 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 2 military records available for the last name Houtakker. For the veterans among your Houtakker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houtakker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Houtakker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Houtakker in 1962 was 54, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houtakker 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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