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Houghtalen Family History

Houghtalen 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: Houghtaling, Houghton, Doughten, Haughton, Roughton, Oughton

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Where is the Houghtalen family from?

You can see how Houghtalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghtalen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houghtalen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Houghtalen families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Houghtalen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Houghtalen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houghtalen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Houghtalen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houghtalen. 60% of Houghtalen men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Bus Driver
    40%

What Houghtalen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Houghtalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghtalen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Houghtalen. 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 48 military records available for the last name Houghtalen. For the veterans among your Houghtalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houghtalen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Houghtalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Houghtalen in 1965 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houghtalen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houghtalen 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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