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Houtcamp Family History

Houtcamp 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: Holtcamp, Holtkamp, Hougham, Southam, Hotham, Outcalt, Hogancamp

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Where is the Houtcamp family from?

You can see how Houtcamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houtcamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Houtcamp family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houtcamp's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Houtcamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houtcamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houtcamp ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Houtcamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houtcamp 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Houtcamp. 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 2 military records available for the last name Houtcamp. For the veterans among your Houtcamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houtcamp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Houtcamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Houtcamp in 1962 was 83, and 87 in 1996.

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