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Houpt Family History

Houpt Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Haupt . Compare Houpe .

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


Similar surnames: Houp, Haupt, Houze, Housh, Coup, Hoppa, Huft, Houff, Poust, Doutt

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Where is the Houpt family from?

You can see how Houpt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houpt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Houpt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 42 Houpt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Houpt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Houpt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houpt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houpt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houpt. 24% of Houpt men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Houpt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houpt were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Houpt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houpt 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Houpt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Houpt. For the veterans among your Houpt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houpt lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Houpt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Houpt in 1941 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

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