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Houghtalin Family History

Houghtalin 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, Coughlin, Loughlin, Haughton, Roughton

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Where is the Houghtalin family from?

You can see how Houghtalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghtalin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houghtalin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Houghtalin families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Houghtalin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Houghtalin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houghtalin 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 Houghtalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houghtalin. 100% of Houghtalin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Houghtalin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Houghtalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghtalin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Houghtalin. 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 144 military records available for the last name Houghtalin. For the veterans among your Houghtalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houghtalin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Houghtalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Houghtalin in 1963 was 81, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houghtalin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houghtalin 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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