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Houghsen Family History

Houghsen 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: Houghton, Hughen, Hougen, Hughson, Housen, Doughten, Houchen, House

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Where is the Houghsen family from?

You can see how Houghsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Houghsen family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Houghsen's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Houghsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Houghsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghsen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Houghsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Houghsen. For the veterans among your Houghsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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