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Heusel Family History

Heusel Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Häusel a diminutive of Haus a nickname for someone in a small house.

Perhaps also from an ancient Germanic personal name derived from huso ‘house’.

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


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Where is the Heusel family from?

You can see how Heusel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heusel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heusel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Heusel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 52% of all the recorded Heusel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heusel families in 1880.
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What did your Heusel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Dutie was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heusel. 50% of Heusel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Dutie
    50%
  • Music Teacher
    50%

What Heusel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heusel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heusel 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Heusel. 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 641 military records available for the last name Heusel. For the veterans among your Heusel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heusel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heusel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heusel in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heusel 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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