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Houselander Family History

Houselander Surname Meaning

Probably an anglicized form of the German surname Ausländer from Middle High German ūzlender ‘foreigner’.

Compare Albert Auslander in Census 1881 (Saint George Bristol Gloucs).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Houselander family from?

You can see how Houselander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houselander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Houselander families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Houselander families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houselander's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Houselander families in 1891.
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What did your Houselander ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Houselander. 100% of Houselander men worked as a Police Constable and 86% of Houselander 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

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Nill
    15%

What Houselander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houselander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houselander 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Houselander. 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 35 military records available for the last name Houselander. For the veterans among your Houselander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houselander lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Houselander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Houselander in 1997 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houselander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houselander 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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