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Houghman Family History

Houghman 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: Doughman, Boughman, Loughman, Houghton, Houghland, Hougham, Hodgman

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Where is the Houghman family from?

You can see how Houghman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houghman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Houghman families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Houghman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Houghman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houghman 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 Houghman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houghman. 43% of Houghman men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Shoveling Gravel
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Houghman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Houghman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghman 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Houghman. 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 103 military records available for the last name Houghman. For the veterans among your Houghman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houghman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Houghman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Houghman in 1976 was 45, and 50 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houghman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houghman 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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