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Houkins Family History

Houkins 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: Hopkins, Hoskins, Hawkins, Hoskin, Dockins, Boykins, Corkins, Hopkin

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Where is the Houkins family from?

You can see how Houkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houkins family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Houkins families living in North Carolina. This was about 69% of all the recorded Houkins's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Houkins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Houkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houkins 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Houkins. 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 3 military records available for the last name Houkins. For the veterans among your Houkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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