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Houghn Family History

Houghn 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: Hough, Haughn, Hougen, Houghton, Hugh, Haugh, Hohn, Huhn, Hoehn

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Where is the Houghn family from?

You can see how Houghn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houghn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Houghn family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Houghn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Houghn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houghn 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 78 census records available for the last name Houghn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghn 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Houghn. 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 12 military records available for the last name Houghn. For the veterans among your Houghn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houghn lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Houghn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Houghn in 1981 was 54, and 87 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houghn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houghn 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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