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Houmen Family History

Houmen 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: Homen, Hougen, Holmen, Housen, House, Homer, Holme, Howden, Holten

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Where is the Houmen family from?

You can see how Houmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houmen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Houmen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Houmen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Houmen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Houmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houmen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Houmen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Houmen. For the veterans among your Houmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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