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Hausam Family History

Hausam 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: Hallam, Balsam, Hasan, Hassan, Haslam, Hannam, Hauser, Haus, Husa

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Where is the Hausam family from?

You can see how Hausam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hausam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hausam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hausam families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hausam's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hausam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hausam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hausam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hausam. 38% of Hausam men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 1940

  • Proprietor
    38%
  • Machinist
    38%
  • Owner
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hausam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hausam 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Hausam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 279 military records available for the last name Hausam. For the veterans among your Hausam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hausam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hausam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hausam in 1962 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

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