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Houther Family History

Houther 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: Souther, Huther, Hutter, Holter, Dougher, Horter, Rother, Poucher

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Where is the Houther family from?

You can see how Houther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houther family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Houther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Houther family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Houther's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Houther families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Houther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houther 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Houther. 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 military records available for the last name Houther. For the veterans among your Houther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houther lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houther 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houther

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