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Houger Family History

Houger 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: Hoger, Hauger, Horger, Huger, Houge, Hoeger, Houser, Hougen, Gouger

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Where is the Houger family from?

You can see how Houger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Houger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Houger families living in Suffolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houger's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Houger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houger 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 Houger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houger. 30% of Houger men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%

What Houger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houger 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Houger. 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 61 military records available for the last name Houger. For the veterans among your Houger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Houger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Houger in 1964 was 66, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houger 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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