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Houghmaster Family History

Houghmaster 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: Hoffmaster, Huffmaster, Hochhalter, Haushalter, Buckmaster

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Where is the Houghmaster family from?

You can see how Houghmaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houghmaster family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houghmaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Houghmaster families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Houghmaster's in USA. New York had the highest population of Houghmaster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houghmaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Houghmaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houghmaster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Houghmaster. 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 18 military records available for the last name Houghmaster. For the veterans among your Houghmaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houghmaster lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Houghmaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Houghmaster in 1966 was 88, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houghmaster 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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