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Hounsel Family History

Hounsel Surname 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: Housel, Hounsell, House, Mounsey, Hansel, Heusel, Hounshell, Housey

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Where is the Hounsel family from?

You can see how Hounsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hounsel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hounsel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hounsel families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hounsel's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hounsel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hounsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hounsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hounsel. 100% of Hounsel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Hounsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hounsel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hounsel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Hounsel. For the veterans among your Hounsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hounsel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hounsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hounsel in 1968 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hounsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hounsel 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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