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Houden Family History

Houden 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: Howden, Houde, Holden, Louden, Housden, Hougen, Hovden, Couden

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Where is the Houden family from?

You can see how Houden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houden families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Houden families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houden's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Houden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houden 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 Houden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Houden. 50% of Houden men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houden 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Houden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 121 military records available for the last name Houden. For the veterans among your Houden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Houden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Houden in 1962 was 34, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houden 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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