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Houp Family History

Houp Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Hope. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Haub or Haupt.

Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch Hoep.

See Hoop.

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


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Where is the Houp family from?

You can see how Houp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Houp families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Houp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houp 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 Houp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houp. 24% of Houp men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Houp women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houp were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Houp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houp 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Houp. 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 612 military records available for the last name Houp. For the veterans among your Houp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Houp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Houp in 1962 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houp 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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