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Houg Family History

Houg Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Huig. See Hougen and Hug.Norwegian: variant of Haug.Altered form of German Haug.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Houg family from?

You can see how Houg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Houg families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Houg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Houg families in 1911.
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What did your Houg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houg. 32% of Houg men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Houg women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houg were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Houg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houg 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Houg. 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 490 military records available for the last name Houg. For the veterans among your Houg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Houg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Houg in 1955 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houg 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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