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Houeman Family History

Houeman 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: Housman, Houseman, Holeman, Houtman, Coleman, Trueman, Roseman

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Where is the Houeman family from?

You can see how Houeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Houeman families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Houeman family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Houeman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Houeman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Houeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houeman 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 Houeman. 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 military records available for the last name Houeman. For the veterans among your Houeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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