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Housego Family History

Housego Surname Meaning

Apparently from a place-name deriving from an Old Scandinavian form like haug-skogr ‘mound or tumulus wood’.

However, no such place-name has been located.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Housego family from?

You can see how Housego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housego family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Housego families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Housego families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Housego's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Housego families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Housego surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Housego ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Housego. 34% of Housego men worked as a Railway Clerk and 95% of Housego women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Housego were Painter and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Painter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Housego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housego 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Housego. 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 174 military records available for the last name Housego. For the veterans among your Housego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housego lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Housego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Housego in 1967 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housego 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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