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Houtchan Family History

Houtchan 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: Houlihan, Houchin, Houtchens, Houlahan, Louthan, Houchen, Hourihan

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Where is the Houtchan family from?

You can see how Houtchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houtchan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Houtchan families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Houtchan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Houtchan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Houtchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houtchan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Houtchan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Houtchan. For the veterans among your Houtchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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