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Hounslea Family History

Hounslea 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: Housley, Hunsley, Housler, House, Huntley, Hosler, Hensley, Horsley

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Where is the Hounslea family from?

You can see how Hounslea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hounslea family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hounslea families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Hounslea families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hounslea's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hounslea families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hounslea 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 Hounslea ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hounslea. 50% of Hounslea men worked as a Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Hounslea women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Dock Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Apprentice Electrical
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hounslea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Hounslea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hounslea 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Hounslea. 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 40 military records available for the last name Hounslea. For the veterans among your Hounslea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hounslea lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Hounslea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hounslea in 1974 was 79, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hounslea 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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