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Houf Family History

Houf 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: Hoff, Hou, Hopf, Hoof, Houx, Houy, Houg, Hout, Houp, Houk

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Where is the Houf family from?

You can see how Houf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Houf family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houf's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Houf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houf 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 Houf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistant (drapr) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Houf. 100% of Houf women worked as a Shop Assistant (drapr).

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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

  • Shop Assistant (drapr)
    100%

What Houf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Houf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houf 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Houf. 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 477 military records available for the last name Houf. For the veterans among your Houf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Houf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Houf in 1962 was 36, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houf 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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