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Houtsma Family History

Houtsma 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: Housman, Houts, Houska, Houtman, House, Cosma, Huntsman, Horsman

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Where is the Houtsma family from?

You can see how Houtsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houtsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Houtsma families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Houtsma's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Houtsma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houtsma 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 Houtsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houtsma. 47% of Houtsma 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
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

What Houtsma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Houtsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houtsma 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Houtsma. 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 45 military records available for the last name Houtsma. For the veterans among your Houtsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houtsma lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Houtsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Houtsma in 1959 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houtsma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houtsma 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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