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Houtsinger Family History

Houtsinger 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: Hottinger, Krutsinger, Cutsinger, Huntsinger, Holsinger, Motsinger

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Where is the Houtsinger family from?

You can see how Houtsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houtsinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Houtsinger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Houtsinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Houtsinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houtsinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Houtsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Houtsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houtsinger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Houtsinger. 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 24 military records available for the last name Houtsinger. For the veterans among your Houtsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houtsinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Houtsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Houtsinger in 1964 was 86, and 96 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houtsinger 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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