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Houcks Family History

Houcks 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: Houck, Loucks, Hucks, Hock, Huck, Socks, Brucks, Holck, Rocks, Hucke

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Where is the Houcks family from?

You can see how Houcks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houcks family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houcks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Houcks families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Houcks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Houcks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houcks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Houcks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Houcks. 100% of Houcks 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%

What Houcks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Houcks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houcks 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Houcks. 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 23 military records available for the last name Houcks. For the veterans among your Houcks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houcks lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Houcks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Houcks in 1947 was 47, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houcks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houcks 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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