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Hounshel Family History

Hounshel 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: Hounshell, Housel, Hoenshell, Hounsell, House, Mounsey, Hansel

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Where is the Hounshel family from?

You can see how Hounshel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hounshel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hounshel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hounshel family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hounshel's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Hounshel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Hounshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hounshel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hounshel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hounshel. For the veterans among your Hounshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hounshel lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Hounshel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hounshel in 1996 was 77, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hounshel 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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