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Houret Family History

Houret 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, Hurst, Court, Horst, Houle, Housel, Hurt, Houze, Houde, Foret

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Where is the Houret family from?

You can see how Houret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houret family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Houret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Houret families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Houret's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Houret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houret 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 60 census records available for the last name Houret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houret 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Houret. 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 10 military records available for the last name Houret. For the veterans among your Houret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houret lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Houret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Houret in 1975 was 76, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houret 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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