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Houmes Family History

Houmes 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: Holmes, Humes, Hommes, Homes, House, Homer, Holme, Hermes, Holmer

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Where is the Houmes family from?

You can see how Houmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houmes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houmes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Houmes family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Houmes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Houmes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houmes 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 Houmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houmes. 45% of Houmes men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Houmes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Houmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houmes 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Houmes. 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 48 military records available for the last name Houmes. For the veterans among your Houmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houmes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Houmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Houmes in 1967 was 79, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houmes 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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