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Houpwell Family History

Houpwell 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: Hipwell, Howell, Hopewell, Popwell, Hounsell, Boutwell, Hollowell

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Where is the Houpwell family from?

You can see how Houpwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houpwell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Houpwell family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Houpwell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Houpwell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houpwell 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 1 census records available for the last name Houpwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houpwell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Houpwell. 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 Houpwell. For the veterans among your Houpwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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