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Houghtaling Family History

Houghtaling Surname Meaning

Variant of Hotaling a surname of Dutch origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Houghtaling family from?

You can see how Houghtaling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghtaling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Houghtaling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 99 Houghtaling families living in New York. This was about 95% of all the recorded Houghtaling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Houghtaling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houghtaling 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 Houghtaling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houghtaling. 22% of Houghtaling men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Houghtaling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houghtaling were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Houghtaling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Houghtaling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghtaling 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Houghtaling. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Houghtaling. For the veterans among your Houghtaling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houghtaling lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Houghtaling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Houghtaling in 1954 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houghtaling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houghtaling 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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