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Housar Family History

Housar 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: Husar, Houser, Cousar, House, Kosar, Hoar, Housel, Huser, Hauser

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Where is the Housar family from?

You can see how Housar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Housar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Housar family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Housar's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Housar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Housar 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 166 census records available for the last name Housar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housar 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Housar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Housar. For the veterans among your Housar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housar lifespan?

Average Housar life expectancy in 1975 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housar 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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