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Houchin Family History

Houchin Surname Meaning

English (Essex): of Norman origin from the Old French personal name Huchon a double diminutive of Hue (see Hugh) common in Picardy corresponding to Old French Hueçon Huesson modern French Husson.

This was used as a personal name in Scotland where it also became a surname and was adopted in Gaelic as Huisdean or Uisdean; see McCutcheon and compare Hutch.

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


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Where is the Houchin family from?

You can see how Houchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houchin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houchin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 83 Houchin families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Houchin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Houchin families in 1891.
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What did your Houchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Paperhanger and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Houchin. 15% of Houchin men worked as a Paperhanger and 75% of Houchin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houchin were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Paperhanger
    15%
  • Farmworker
    15%
  • House Decorator
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Houchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houchin 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Houchin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Houchin. For the veterans among your Houchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houchin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Houchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Houchin in 1950 was 23, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houchin 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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