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Houas Family History

Houas 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: Houts, Jonas, Hua, Thomas, House, Huss, Haas, Kotas, Hoad, Ours

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Where is the Houas family from?

You can see how Houas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Houas families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Houas families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Houas's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Houas families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Houas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houas 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Houas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Houas. For the veterans among your Houas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houas lifespan?

Average Houas life expectancy in 1974 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houas 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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