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Hausel Family History

Hausel 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: Hassel, Housel, Hauser, Hansel, Hausen, Heusel, Hause, Halse, House

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Where is the Hausel family from?

You can see how Hausel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hausel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hausel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Hausel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hausel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hausel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hausel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hausel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hausel. 33% of Hausel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hausel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hausel were Engineer and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Engineer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Processor
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hausel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hausel 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Hausel. 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 533 military records available for the last name Hausel. For the veterans among your Hausel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hausel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hausel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hausel in 1961 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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