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Houtchens Family History

Houtchens Surname Meaning

English: variant of Houchens.

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


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Where is the Houtchens family from?

You can see how Houtchens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houtchens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Houtchens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Houtchens families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Houtchens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Houtchens families in 1891.
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What did your Houtchens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houtchens. 28% of Houtchens men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Houtchens women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houtchens were Lawyer and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Lawyer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houtchens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houtchens 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Houtchens. 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 264 military records available for the last name Houtchens. For the veterans among your Houtchens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houtchens lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Houtchens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Houtchens in 1954 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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