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Houmel Family History

Houmel 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: Housel, Hommel, Hormel, House, Homer, Hamel, Holme, Holmer, Homme

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Where is the Houmel family from?

You can see how Houmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houmel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Houmel family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Houmel's in USA. California had the highest population of Houmel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houmel 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 50 census records available for the last name Houmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houmel 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 Houmel. 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 military records available for the last name Houmel. For the veterans among your Houmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houmel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Houmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Houmel in 1966 was 79, and 90 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houmel 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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