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Houtby Family History

Houtby 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: Holtby, Hornby, Hubby, Hobby, Houtz, Ostby, Houy, Husby, Houts, Hout

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Where is the Houtby family from?

You can see how Houtby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houtby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Houtby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Houtby families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Houtby's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Houtby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houtby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houtby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houtby. 100% of Houtby men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Houtby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houtby 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Houtby. 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 39 military records available for the last name Houtby. For the veterans among your Houtby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houtby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Houtby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Houtby in 1963 was 82, and 83 in 2001.

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