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Houpes Family History

Houpes 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: Hoppes, Hopes, Hoopes, House, Hope, Hopper, Holmes, Hoppe, Couper

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Where is the Houpes family from?

You can see how Houpes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houpes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Houpes families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Houpes family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houpes's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Houpes families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Houpes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houpes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Houpes. 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 Houpes. For the veterans among your Houpes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houpes lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Houpes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Houpes in 1984 was 95, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houpes 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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