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Houges Family History

Houges 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: Houge, Hougen, Hodges, House, Holmes, Borges, Gorges, Hauge, Houle

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Where is the Houges family from?

You can see how Houges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houges family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Houges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Houges families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Houges's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Houges families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Houges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houges 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Houges. 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 18 military records available for the last name Houges. For the veterans among your Houges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houges lifespan?

Average Houges life expectancy in 2003 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houges 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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