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Houri Family History

Houri 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: Hori, Couri, Hauri, Kouri, Khouri, Nouri, Horn, Mori, House, Court

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Where is the Houri family from?

You can see how Houri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houri family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Houri families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Houri families living in Ayrshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Houri's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Houri families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Houri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houri 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Houri. 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 9 military records available for the last name Houri. For the veterans among your Houri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houri lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Houri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Houri in 1969 was 84, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houri 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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