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Housmans Family History

Housmans 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: Housman, Hausmann, Horsman, Houseman, Bousman, Housand, Hosman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Housmans 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 14 census records available for the last name Housmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housmans 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Housmans. 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 38 military records available for the last name Housmans. For the veterans among your Housmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housmans lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1989, in the United States, Housmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Housmans in 1981 was 57, and 67 in 1989.

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