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Houks Family History

Houks 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: Hooks, Houts, Houk, Louks, Hook, House, Hock, Huss, Ours, Louis

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Where is the Houks family from?

You can see how Houks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Houks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Houks family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Houks's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Houks families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Houks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houks 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Houks. 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 24 military records available for the last name Houks. For the veterans among your Houks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houks lifespan?

Average Houks life expectancy in 1972 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houks 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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