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Houwen Family History

Houwen 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: Hougen, Howen, Housen, House, Howden, Holten, Howe, Hoen, Owen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houwen 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 181 census records available for the last name Houwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houwen 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Houwen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Houwen. For the veterans among your Houwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houwen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Houwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Houwen in 1964 was 77, and 63 in 2004.

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