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Houseal Family History

Houseal Surname Meaning

Variant of Housel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Houseal family from?

You can see how Houseal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houseal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houseal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Houseal family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houseal's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Houseal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houseal 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 Houseal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houseal. 25% of Houseal men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Houseal women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houseal were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Houseal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houseal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houseal 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Houseal. 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 549 military records available for the last name Houseal. For the veterans among your Houseal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houseal lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Houseal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Houseal in 1956 was 28, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houseal 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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