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Houpe Family History

Houpe Surname Meaning

Altered form of Houpt a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Houpe family from?

You can see how Houpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Houpe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Houpe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Houpe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Houpe families in 1891.
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What did your Houpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houpe. 48% of Houpe men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Houpe women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houpe were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houpe 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Houpe. 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 196 military records available for the last name Houpe. For the veterans among your Houpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houpe lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Houpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Houpe in 1953 was 42, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houpe 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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