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Houton Family History

Houton Surname Meaning

see Hooton and Houghton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Houton family from?

You can see how Houton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Houton family living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Houton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Houton families in 1891.
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What did your Houton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Houton. 100% of Houton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Houton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houton 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Houton. 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 594 military records available for the last name Houton. For the veterans among your Houton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Houton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Houton in 1960 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houton 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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