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Houtenbrink Family History

Houtenbrink 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: Vandenbrink, Huenink, Ten Brink, Willenbrink, Unterbrink, Steinbrink

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Where is the Houtenbrink family from?

You can see how Houtenbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houtenbrink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Houtenbrink family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Houtenbrink's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Houtenbrink families in 1920.
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What did your Houtenbrink ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Houtenbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houtenbrink 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Houtenbrink. 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 11 military records available for the last name Houtenbrink. For the veterans among your Houtenbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houtenbrink lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Houtenbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Houtenbrink in 1965 was 85, and 85 in 2004.

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