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Hounsom Family History

Hounsom Surname Meaning

see Hounsome.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hounsom family from?

You can see how Hounsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hounsom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hounsom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Hounsom families living in Sussex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hounsom's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hounsom families in 1891.
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What did your Hounsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hounsom. 100% of Hounsom men worked as a Bricklayer and 71% of Hounsom 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hounsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hounsom 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Hounsom. 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 193 military records available for the last name Hounsom. For the veterans among your Hounsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hounsom lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Hounsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hounsom in 1952 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hounsom 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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