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Huyssen Family History

Huyssen Name 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: Hussey, Mussen, Hessen, Huyser, Husen, Hanssen, Husson, Husser

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Where is the Huyssen family from?

You can see how Huyssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huyssen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Huyssen families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Huyssen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Huyssen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Huyssen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huyssen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huyssen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Huyssen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Huyssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huyssen 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Huyssen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Huyssen. For the veterans among your Huyssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huyssen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Huyssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Huyssen in 1963 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

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