Houthwait History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Houthwait family

Early History of the Houthwait family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Houthwait research. Another 245 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1219, 1260, 1300, 1332, 1500, 1700 and 1793 are included under the topic Early Houthwait History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Houthwait Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Houthwait are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Houthwait include: Huthwaite, Huthwait, Houthwait, Houthwaite, Husthayt, Hothwayt and many more.

Early Notables of the Houthwait family

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Migration of the Houthwait family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Houthwait or a variant listed above: members who immigrated to the New World in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.