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Houghey Family History

Houghey 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: Haughey, Boughey, Hughey, Hughley, Dougher, Hough, Loughney, Doughty

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Where is the Houghey family from?

You can see how Houghey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houghey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Houghey families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Houghey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Houghey families in 1891.
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What did your Houghey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Houghey. 100% of Houghey men worked as a Dock Labourer and 100% of Houghey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Houghey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Houghey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghey 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Houghey. 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 Houghey. For the veterans among your Houghey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houghey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Houghey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Houghey in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houghey 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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