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Houck Family History

Houck Surname Meaning

German: northern variant of Hauck and in North America (also) an altered form of this. Flemish: variant of Hoeck.

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


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Where is the Houck family from?

You can see how Houck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Houck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Houck families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Houck's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Houck families in 1891.
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What did your Houck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Houck. 100% of Houck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 55,000 census records available for the last name Houck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houck 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Houck. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Houck. For the veterans among your Houck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houck lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Houck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Houck in 1946 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houck 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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