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Housman Family History

Housman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Houseman. Americanized form of German Hausmann.

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


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Where is the Housman family from?

You can see how Housman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Housman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Housman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Housman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Housman families in 1891.
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What did your Housman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Housman. 89% of Housman 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
    89%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Housman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Housman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Housman. For the veterans among your Housman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Housman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Housman in 1953 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Housman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housman 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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