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Houserman Family History

Houserman 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: Houseman, Hauserman, Hoberman, Bosserman, Hoverman, Huseman, Housman

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Where is the Houserman family from?

You can see how Houserman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houserman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Houserman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Houserman families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Houserman's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Houserman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houserman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houserman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houserman. 50% of Houserman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Houserman women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Houserman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Houserman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houserman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Houserman. 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 126 military records available for the last name Houserman. For the veterans among your Houserman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houserman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Houserman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Houserman in 1962 was 52, and 92 in 2002.

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