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Houghlan Family History

Houghlan 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: Houghland, Coughlan, Houghton, Coughlin, Hougham, Doughman, Boughman

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Where is the Houghlan family from?

You can see how Houghlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Houghlan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Houghlan families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Houghlan's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Houghlan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houghlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Houghlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Houghlan. 100% of Houghlan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Houghlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Houghlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghlan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Houghlan. 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 172 military records available for the last name Houghlan. For the veterans among your Houghlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houghlan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Houghlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Houghlan in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houghlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houghlan 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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