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Houtchen Family History

Houtchen 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: Houtchens, Houchen, Hitchen, Hoeschen, Hutchens, Hutcheon, Houchin

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Where is the Houtchen family from?

You can see how Houtchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houtchen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Houtchen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Houtchen family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Houtchen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Houtchen families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Houtchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houtchen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Houtchen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Houtchen. For the veterans among your Houtchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houtchen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Houtchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Houtchen in 1973 was 58, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houtchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houtchen 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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