Hougham Family History

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Hougham Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Hougham, Kent, probably so named from an unattested Old English personal name, Huhha, or possibly hoh ‘spur of a hill’ (literally ‘heel’) + ham ‘homestead’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hough, Houghton, Higham, Southam, Brougham, Dunham, Worsham, Gorham

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Hougham Family Origin

Where is the Hougham family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Hougham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hougham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hougham families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Hougham families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hougham's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hougham families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hougham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Hougham Family Occupations

    What did your Hougham ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Hougham occupation in the USA was Farmer. 52% of Hougham's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Hougham family was Bridge Builder. Farmer, Farming and At Home were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Hougham.

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    • Farmer

      52%

    • Farming

      19%

    • At Home

      5%

    • Bridge Builder

      5%

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

    Hougham Historical Records

    What Hougham family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hougham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hougham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Hougham

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Hougham. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hougham. For the veterans among your Hougham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Hougham Life Expectancy

    What is the average Hougham lifespan?

    Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hougham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hougham in 1950 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hougham

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hougham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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