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Houtkin Family History

Houtkin 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: Botkin, Hoskin, Boutin, Gutkin, Hopkin, Younkin, Houchin, Hodgkin

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Where is the Houtkin family from?

You can see how Houtkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houtkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Houtkin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Houtkin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Houtkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houtkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Houtkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houtkin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Houtkin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Houtkin. For the veterans among your Houtkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houtkin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Houtkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Houtkin in 1972 was 73, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houtkin 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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