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Houin Family History

Houin Name 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: Gouin, Hobin, Horn, Hain, House, Chopin, Cousin, Hyun, Duin, Bodin

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Where is the Houin family from?

You can see how Houin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Houin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Houin families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Houin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Houin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houin. 100% of Houin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Houin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houin 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Houin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Houin. For the veterans among your Houin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Houin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Houin in 1966 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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