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Houchens Family History

Houchens Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Houchen. This surname is not found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Houchens family from?

You can see how Houchens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houchens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houchens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Houchens families living in Suffolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houchens's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Houchens families in 1891.
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What did your Houchens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houchens. 38% of Houchens men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Houchens women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houchens were Farming and Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    12%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Houchens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houchens 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Houchens. 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 849 military records available for the last name Houchens. For the veterans among your Houchens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houchens lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Houchens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Houchens in 1944 was 20, and 72 in 2004.

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