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Hougton Family History

Hougton 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: Houghton, Houston, Houlton, Haughton, Moulton, Holton, Roughton

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Where is the Hougton family from?

You can see how Hougton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hougton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hougton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hougton families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hougton's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Hougton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hougton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hougton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hougton. 75% of Hougton men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hougton women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hougton were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hougton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hougton 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Hougton. 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 124 military records available for the last name Hougton. For the veterans among your Hougton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hougton lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Hougton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hougton in 1998 was 71, and 66 in 2000.

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