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Houne Family History

Houne 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: House, Hone, Houle, Houze, Houde, Horne, Hoyne, Houge, Hoene, Hong

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Where is the Houne family from?

You can see how Houne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Houne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Houne family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Houne's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Houne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houne 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 Houne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Houne. 100% of Houne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Houne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houne 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Houne. 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 7 military records available for the last name Houne. For the veterans among your Houne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houne lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houne

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