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Housend Family History

Housend 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: Housand, Housen, House, Housel, Hogsed, Thousand, Hausen, Housden

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Where is the Housend family from?

You can see how Housend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housend family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Housend families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Housend family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Housend's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Housend families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Housend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housend 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Housend. 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 140 military records available for the last name Housend. For the veterans among your Housend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housend lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Housend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Housend in 1964 was 80, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housend 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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