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Housler Family History

Housler Surname Meaning

Scottish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Housler family from?

You can see how Housler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Housler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Housler families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Housler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Housler families in 1891.
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What did your Housler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nurseryassistant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Housler. 50% of Housler women worked as a Nurseryassistant.

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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

  • Nurseryassistant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Housler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Housler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housler 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Housler. 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 296 military records available for the last name Housler. For the veterans among your Housler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Housler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Housler in 1962 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housler 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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