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Houfley Family History

Houfley 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: Housley, Howley, Hooley, Hurley, Horsley, Hockley, Houle, Huxley

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Where is the Houfley family from?

You can see how Houfley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houfley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Houfley families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Houfley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Houfley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houfley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houfley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Houfley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Houfley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houfley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Houfley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Houfley. For the veterans among your Houfley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houfley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Houfley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Houfley in 1965 was 82, and 84 in 1996.

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