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Houstman Family History

Houstman 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: Housman, Houseman, Horstman, Houtman, Houston, Horsman, Outman

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Where is the Houstman family from?

You can see how Houstman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houstman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Houstman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Houstman families living in Iowa. This was about 77% of all the recorded Houstman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Houstman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houstman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houstman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houstman. 75% of Houstman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Houstman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houstman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Houstman. 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 69 military records available for the last name Houstman. For the veterans among your Houstman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houstman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Houstman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Houstman in 1967 was 83, and 62 in 2004.

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