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Houchen Family History

Houchen Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): of Norman origin a variant of Houchin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Houchen family from?

You can see how Houchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houchen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houchen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 128 Houchen families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houchen's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Houchen families in 1891.
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What did your Houchen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Houchen. 25% of Houchen men worked as a Joiner and 65% of Houchen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houchen were Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    25%
  • Slater tiler
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Houchen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Houchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houchen 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Houchen. 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 892 military records available for the last name Houchen. For the veterans among your Houchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houchen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Houchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Houchen in 1962 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houchen 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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