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Houglan Family History

Houglan 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: Hougland, Douglas, Hogan, Horgan, Holan, Houghland, Hulan, Hougham

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Where is the Houglan family from?

You can see how Houglan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houglan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Houglan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Houglan families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Houglan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Houglan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houglan 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 Houglan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houglan. 100% of Houglan men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Houglan women worked as an Assistant.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant
    100%

What Houglan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Houglan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houglan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Houglan. 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 34 military records available for the last name Houglan. For the veterans among your Houglan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houglan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Houglan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Houglan in 1963 was 87, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houglan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houglan 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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