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Houzenga Family History

Houzenga 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: Huizenga, Houze, Osenga, Mozena, Hougen, Hayenga, Housen, Huisenga

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Where is the Houzenga family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houzenga. 70% of Houzenga 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
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%

What Houzenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Houzenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houzenga 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Houzenga. 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 19 military records available for the last name Houzenga. For the veterans among your Houzenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houzenga lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Houzenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Houzenga in 1967 was 74, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houzenga 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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