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Houthoofd Family History

Houthoofd Surname 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: Southwood, Houghton, Outhouse, Homewood, Hopwood, Horwood, Potthoff

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Where is the Houthoofd family from?

You can see how Houthoofd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houthoofd family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Houthoofd family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Houthoofd's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Houthoofd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houthoofd 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 Houthoofd ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Houthoofd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houthoofd 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Houthoofd. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Houthoofd. For the veterans among your Houthoofd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houthoofd lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Houthoofd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Houthoofd in 1967 was 53, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houthoofd ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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