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Houghan Family History

Houghan 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: Hougham, Boughan, Houghton, Hogan, Horgan, Hough, Vaughan, Houghland

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Where is the Houghan family from?

You can see how Houghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houghan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Houghan families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Houghan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Houghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Houghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghan 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Houghan. 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 59 military records available for the last name Houghan. For the veterans among your Houghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houghan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Houghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Houghan in 1972 was 93, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houghan 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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