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Houy Family History

Houy Surname Meaning

German (Saarland): French-influenced variant of Huy which is of unexplained etymology.

This surname is also found in France (Lorraine).

French: habitational name from a place so named in Nord.

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


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Where is the Houy family from?

You can see how Houy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Houy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Houy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Houy families in 1911.
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What did your Houy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houy. 24% of Houy men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Houy women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Fireman
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Houy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houy 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Houy. 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 354 military records available for the last name Houy. For the veterans among your Houy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Houy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Houy in 1965 was 60, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houy 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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