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Houek Family History

Houek 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: Hoek, Houck, Houk, Hosek, Houfek, Houdek, Hook, House, Homer, Hone

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Where is the Houek family from?

You can see how Houek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Houek families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Houek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Houek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Houek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houek 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 Houek. 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 10 military records available for the last name Houek. For the veterans among your Houek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houek lifespan?

Average Houek life expectancy in 1999 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houek 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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