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Houk Family History

Houk Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Hoek.

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


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Where is the Houk family from?

You can see how Houk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Houk families living in Dorset. This was about 38% of all the recorded Houk's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Houk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houk 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 Houk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houk. 21% of Houk men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Houk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houk were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Houk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Houk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houk 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 928 immigration records available for the last name Houk. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Houk. For the veterans among your Houk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houk lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Houk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Houk in 1943 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houk 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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