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Housen Family History

Housen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hausen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Housen family from?

You can see how Housen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Housen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Housen families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Housen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Housen families in 1891.
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What did your Housen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Housen. 100% of Housen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Housen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Housen. 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 738 military records available for the last name Housen. For the veterans among your Housen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Housen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Housen in 1962 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Housen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housen 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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