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Houthwaite Family History

Houthwaite 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: Southgate, Goldthwaite, Garthwaite, Crosthwaite, Brathwaite, Douthit

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Where is the Houthwaite family from?

You can see how Houthwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houthwaite family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Houthwaite families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Houthwaite's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Houthwaite families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Houthwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houthwaite 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Houthwaite. 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 2 military records available for the last name Houthwaite. For the veterans among your Houthwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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