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Houfek Family History

Houfek Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname from houfek ‘flock of birds’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Houfek family from?

You can see how Houfek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houfek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Houfek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Houfek families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Houfek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Houfek families in 1880.
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What did your Houfek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houfek. 55% of Houfek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Dental Technician
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Houfek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Houfek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houfek 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Houfek. 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 129 military records available for the last name Houfek. For the veterans among your Houfek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houfek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Houfek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Houfek in 1960 was 62, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houfek 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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