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Houis Family History

Houis 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: Louis, Houts, Hovis, Boris, House, Huss, Solis, Rodis, Ours, Lois

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Where is the Houis family from?

You can see how Houis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Houis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Houis families living in Iowa. This was about 14% of all the recorded Houis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Houis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houis. 33% of Houis men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Houis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houis were Carpenter and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Spinner
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Houis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houis 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Houis. 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 132 military records available for the last name Houis. For the veterans among your Houis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Houis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Houis in 1971 was 47, and 36 in 1994.

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