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Hounsl Family History

Hounsl 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: House, Housel, Hons, Houts, Kouns, Housh, Honse, Hounsell, Hong, Horn

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Where is the Hounsl family from?

You can see how Hounsl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hounsl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hounsl family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hounsl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hounsl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hounsl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Hounsl lifespan?

Average Hounsl life expectancy in 1995 was 15 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hounsl 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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