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Hussong Family History

Hussong Surname Meaning

Germanized form of French Husson. It is found in both Germany (Saarland) and France (Alsace and Lorraine).

Compare Hessong, Hissong, and Hysong.

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


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Where is the Hussong family from?

You can see how Hussong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hussong family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hussong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Hussong families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hussong's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hussong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hussong 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 Hussong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hussong. 21% of Hussong men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Hussong women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hussong were Carpenter and School Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • School Teacher
    16%

What Hussong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hussong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hussong 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Hussong. 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 Hussong. For the veterans among your Hussong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hussong lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hussong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hussong in 1963 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hussong

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hussong 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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