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Housek Family History

Housek 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, Housey, Houser, Hosek, Fousek, Houfek, Housen, Houdek

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Where is the Housek family from?

You can see how Housek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Housek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Housek families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Housek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Housek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Housek 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 502 census records available for the last name Housek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housek 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Housek. 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 16 military records available for the last name Housek. For the veterans among your Housek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housek lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Housek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Housek in 1985 was 88, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housek 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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