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Husson Family History

Husson Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Hue ‘Hugh’.

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


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Where is the Husson family from?

You can see how Husson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Husson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Husson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Husson families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Husson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Husson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Husson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Husson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver (heavy Work) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Husson. 100% of Husson men worked as a Lorry Driver (heavy Work) and 94% of Husson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver (heavy Work)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Husson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Husson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Husson. 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 957 military records available for the last name Husson. For the veterans among your Husson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Husson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Husson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Husson in 1951 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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