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Houson Family History

Houson Surname Meaning

see Hewson.

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


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Where is the Houson family from?

You can see how Houson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 16 Houson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Houson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Houson families in 1891.
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What did your Houson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Houson. 54% of Houson 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
    54%
  • Retired
    11%
  • Woollen Pricener
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Houson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houson 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 973 immigration records available for the last name Houson. 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 316 military records available for the last name Houson. For the veterans among your Houson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Houson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Houson in 1965 was 75, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houson 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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