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Hougan Family History

Hougan 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: Hogan, Horgan, Haugan, Hoggan, Hougen, Dougan, Organ, Cogan, Human

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Where is the Hougan family from?

You can see how Hougan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hougan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hougan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hougan families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hougan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hougan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hougan 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 Hougan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hougan. 49% of Hougan men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Hougan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hougan were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    49%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Maid
    34%

What Hougan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hougan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hougan 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Hougan. 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 165 military records available for the last name Hougan. For the veterans among your Hougan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hougan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hougan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hougan in 1962 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hougan 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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