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Houge Name Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Hauge .

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


Similar surnames: Hauge, Houle, Houg, Hougen, Hegge, Hodge, Houde, Hoage, Huge, Hoye

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Where is the Houge family from?

You can see how Houge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Houge families living in North Carolina. This was about 29% of all the recorded Houge's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Houge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houge. 31% of Houge men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Houge women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houge were Farm Laborer and Operator. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Chambermaid
    8%
  • Operator
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Houge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houge 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Houge. 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 720 military records available for the last name Houge. For the veterans among your Houge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houge lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Houge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Houge in 1951 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

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