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Houfe Family History

Houfe Surname Meaning

see Hough.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Houfe family from?

You can see how Houfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houfe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Houfe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Houfe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Houfe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Houfe families in 1891.
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What did your Houfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Houfe. 100% of Houfe men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Houfe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • No Occupation
    15%

What Houfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houfe 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Houfe. 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 37 military records available for the last name Houfe. For the veterans among your Houfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houfe lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Houfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Houfe in 1978 was 87, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houfe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houfe 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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