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Houckin Family History

Houckin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Houchin, Hockin, Hoskin, Hopkin, Hocking, Younkin, Houck, Hodgkin

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Where is the Houckin family from?

You can see how Houckin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houckin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Houckin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Houckin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Houckin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Houckin families in 1891.
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What did your Houckin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houckin. 100% of Houckin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Houckin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houckin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Houckin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Houckin. For the veterans among your Houckin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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