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Hougen Family History

Hougen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Haugen.

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


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Where is the Hougen family from?

You can see how Hougen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hougen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hougen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 40 Hougen families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hougen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hougen families in 1880.
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What did your Hougen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hougen. 34% of Hougen men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Hougen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hougen were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • House Work
    15%
  • Secretary
    12%

What Hougen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hougen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hougen 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Hougen. 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 328 military records available for the last name Hougen. For the veterans among your Hougen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hougen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hougen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hougen in 1962 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hougen 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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