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Houge Family History

Houge Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Hauge.

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


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Where is the Houge family from?

You can see how Houge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Houge families living in British Columbia. This was about 28% of all the recorded Houge's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Houge families in 1911.
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What did your Houge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houge. 31% of Houge men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Houge women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houge were Farm Laborer and Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Chambermaid
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

What Houge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Houge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houge 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Houge. 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 720 military records available for the last name Houge. For the veterans among your Houge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houge lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Houge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Houge in 1951 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

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