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Houpt Family History

Houpt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Haupt. Compare Houpe.

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


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Where is the Houpt family from?

You can see how Houpt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houpt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Houpt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Houpt family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Houpt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Houpt families in 1891.
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What did your Houpt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Houpt. 100% of Houpt 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Houpt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houpt 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Houpt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Houpt. For the veterans among your Houpt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houpt lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Houpt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Houpt in 1941 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houpt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houpt 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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