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Houghtelin Family History

Houghtelin 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, Doughten, Haughton

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Where is the Houghtelin family from?

You can see how Houghtelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghtelin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houghtelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Houghtelin families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Houghtelin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Houghtelin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houghtelin 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 309 census records available for the last name Houghtelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghtelin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Houghtelin. 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 74 military records available for the last name Houghtelin. For the veterans among your Houghtelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houghtelin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Houghtelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Houghtelin in 1966 was 86, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houghtelin 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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