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Houtler Family History

Houtler 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: Hostler, Outler, Housler, Ostler, Hutter, Butler, Hosler, Holter

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Where is the Houtler family from?

You can see how Houtler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houtler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houtler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Houtler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Houtler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Houtler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houtler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Houtler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houtler 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Houtler. 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 30 military records available for the last name Houtler. For the veterans among your Houtler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houtler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Houtler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Houtler in 1972 was 84, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houtler 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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