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Northouse Family History

Northouse 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: Outhouse, Morehouse, Bolthouse, Lofthouse, Holthouse, Newhouse

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Where is the Northouse family from?

You can see how Northouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northouse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Northouse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Northouse families living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Northouse's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Northouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Northouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Northouse. 45% of Northouse men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Northouse women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Northouse were Inspector and Nurse. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Inspector
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Northouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northouse 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Northouse. 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 152 military records available for the last name Northouse. For the veterans among your Northouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northouse lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Northouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Northouse in 1956 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

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