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Houchins Family History

Houchins Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Houchin.

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


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Where is the Houchins family from?

You can see how Houchins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houchins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Houchins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Houchins families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Houchins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Houchins families in 1891.
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What did your Houchins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houchins. 31% of Houchins men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Houchins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houchins were Miner and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Miner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Houchins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houchins 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Houchins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Houchins. For the veterans among your Houchins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houchins lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Houchins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Houchins in 1943 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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