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Houman Family History

Houman 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: Human, Homan, Holman, Hopman, Housman, Hosman, Bouman, Hofman, Hoyman

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Where is the Houman family from?

You can see how Houman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Houman families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Houman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Houman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houman 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 Houman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houman. 54% of Houman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Houman women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Houman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houman 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Houman. 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 147 military records available for the last name Houman. For the veterans among your Houman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Houman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Houman in 1963 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houman 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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