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Housell Family History

Housell 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: Housel, Hounsell, Houseal, House, Hensell, Rosell, Thorsell, Howell

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Where is the Housell family from?

You can see how Housell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Housell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Housell family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Housell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Housell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Housell 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 Housell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Housell. 100% of Housell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Housell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Housell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housell 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Housell. 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 145 military records available for the last name Housell. For the veterans among your Housell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Housell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Housell in 1962 was 54, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Housell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housell 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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