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Housan Family History

Housan 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, Housand, Housen, House, Cousin, Husain, Houston, Susan

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Where is the Housan family from?

You can see how Housan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Housan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Housan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Housan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Housan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Housan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housan 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Housan. 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 37 military records available for the last name Housan. For the veterans among your Housan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housan lifespan?

Average Housan life expectancy in 1991 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housan 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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