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Hougland Family History

Hougland Surname Meaning

Altered form of Norwegian Haugland. Americanized form of Dutch Hoogland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hougland family from?

You can see how Hougland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hougland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hougland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hougland families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hougland's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hougland families in 1891.
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What did your Hougland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hougland. 21% of Hougland men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Hougland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hougland were Clerk and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Typist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hougland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hougland 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Hougland. 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 811 military records available for the last name Hougland. For the veterans among your Hougland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hougland lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hougland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hougland in 1942 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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