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Houghtailing Family History

Houghtailing 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: Houghtaling, Hotaling, Houghton, Coughlin, Houghland, Loughlin

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Where is the Houghtailing family from?

You can see how Houghtailing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghtailing family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Houghtailing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 57 Houghtailing families living in New York. This was about 98% of all the recorded Houghtailing's in USA. New York had the highest population of Houghtailing families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houghtailing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Houghtailing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houghtailing. 50% of Houghtailing 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
    50%
  • Teamster
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Houghtailing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghtailing 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Houghtailing. 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 272 military records available for the last name Houghtailing. For the veterans among your Houghtailing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houghtailing lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Houghtailing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Houghtailing in 1965 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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