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Huscher Family History

Huscher Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Huzo (see Huss).

German (of Slavic origin): occupational name from Czech or Upper Sorbian hus ‘goose’ + the German agent noun suffix -er denoting someone who kept geese.

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


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Where is the Huscher family from?

You can see how Huscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huscher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Huscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Huscher families living in Dorset. This was about 64% of all the recorded Huscher's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Huscher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huscher 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 Huscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huscher. 22% of Huscher men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Huscher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huscher were Manager and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Huscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huscher 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Huscher. 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 618 military records available for the last name Huscher. For the veterans among your Huscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huscher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Huscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Huscher in 1963 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huscher 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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