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Houvener Family History

Houvener 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: Heavener, Hevener, Havener, Hoener, Holdener, Horner, Cravener

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Where is the Houvener family from?

You can see how Houvener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houvener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Houvener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Houvener families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Houvener's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Houvener families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houvener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Houvener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houvener. 34% of Houvener men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Janitor
    23%
  • Chemical Engineer
    23%

What Houvener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Houvener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houvener 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Houvener. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Houvener. For the veterans among your Houvener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houvener lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Houvener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Houvener in 1968 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houvener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houvener 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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