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Houptley Family History

Houptley Name 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: Huntley, Housley, Hopley, Outley, Hartley, Courtney, Howley, Hooley

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Where is the Houptley family from?

You can see how Houptley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houptley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Houptley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Houptley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Houptley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houptley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houptley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Houptley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Houptley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houptley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Houptley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Houptley. For the veterans among your Houptley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houptley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Houptley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Houptley in 1969 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

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