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Husker Family History

Husker 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: Huster, Huske, Hucker, Huser, Huskey, Hunker, Busker, Husser, Asker

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Where is the Husker family from?

You can see how Husker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Husker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Husker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Husker families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Husker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Husker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Husker 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 Husker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Upholsterer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Husker. 50% of Husker men worked as an Upholsterer and 50% of Husker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Husker were Cotton Doubler Ring and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Upholsterer
    50%
  • Cotton Doubler Ring
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Husker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Husker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Husker 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Husker. 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 235 military records available for the last name Husker. For the veterans among your Husker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Husker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Husker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Husker in 1964 was 83, and 70 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Husker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Husker 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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