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Houghkirk Family History

Houghkirk 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: Hobkirk, Houghton, Dougher, Hough, Coughlin, Houghland, Southwick

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Where is the Houghkirk family from?

You can see how Houghkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghkirk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houghkirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Houghkirk families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Houghkirk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Houghkirk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houghkirk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Houghkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghkirk 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Houghkirk. 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 113 military records available for the last name Houghkirk. For the veterans among your Houghkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houghkirk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Houghkirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Houghkirk in 1966 was 70, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houghkirk 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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