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Houghtail Family History

Houghtail 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: Houghton, Houghland, Hougham, Doughtie, Houghtaling, Haughton

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Where is the Houghtail family from?

You can see how Houghtail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghtail family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Houghtail families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Houghtail families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Houghtail's in USA. New York had the highest population of Houghtail families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houghtail 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 149 census records available for the last name Houghtail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghtail 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 Houghtail. 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 6 military records available for the last name Houghtail. For the veterans among your Houghtail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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