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Husk Family History

Husk Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English husk huske ‘nutshell rind husk’.

Early distribution of this name was heavily in eastern England, which is consistent with possible Dutch or Flemish origin.

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


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Where is the Husk family from?

You can see how Husk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Husk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Husk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 55 Husk families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Husk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Husk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Husk 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 Husk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Husk. 37% of Husk men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Husk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Husk were Colliery Hewer 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

  • General Labourer
    37%
  • Lorry Driver
    28%
  • Baker
    19%
  • Colliery Hewer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Domestic Worker
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Husk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Husk 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Husk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Husk. For the veterans among your Husk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Husk lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Husk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Husk in 1945 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Husk 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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