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Houben Family History

Houben 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: Holben, Hougen, Huben, Hoben, Housen, Huber, House, Harben, Howden

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Where is the Houben family from?

You can see how Houben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houben family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Houben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Houben families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 87% of all the recorded Houben's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Houben families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houben 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 Houben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houben. 64% of Houben men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Houben women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houben were Bricklayer and House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Driller
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Houben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houben 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Houben. 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 402 military records available for the last name Houben. For the veterans among your Houben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houben lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Houben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Houben in 1955 was 61, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houben 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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