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Houghens Family History

Houghens 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: Houchens, Hughes, Hughen, Hougen, Houtchens, Houchins, Hodgens

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Where is the Houghens family from?

You can see how Houghens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Houghens family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Houghens's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Houghens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Houghens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghens 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Houghens. 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 7 military records available for the last name Houghens. For the veterans among your Houghens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houghens lifespan?

Average Houghens life expectancy in 1971 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houghens 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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