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Hounsley Family History

Hounsley 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: Housley, Hunsley, Huntley, Hensley, Horsley, Hansley, Ousley, Mounsey

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Where is the Hounsley family from?

You can see how Hounsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hounsley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hounsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hounsley families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hounsley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hounsley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Hounsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hounsley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hounsley. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hounsley. For the veterans among your Hounsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hounsley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Hounsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hounsley in 1970 was 77, and 59 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hounsley 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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